Community Events in BC

ACT lists workshops and conferences in BC related to autism and other diverse needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations. Submit your event.

Thrive - ADHD & Me

Thrive - ADHD & Me

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - Saturday, December 7, 2024    
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Surrey
THRIVE is unique 9 week ADHD program that combines practical and engaging instruction and physical fitness, with the goal of teaching children diagnosed with ADHD to THRIVE! THRIVE was developed to give children with ADHD strategies and a greater understanding of their diagnosis. Children gain [...]
PEERS for Young Adults - Online

PEERS for Young Adults - Online

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - Thursday, January 30, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
WCCL PEERS Online
PEERS, The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, is an  evidence-based social skills training program, for young adults age 18-30 who are interested in making and keeping friends and / or developing romantic relationships. Developed by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson at UCLA, this [...]
Social for Life

Social for Life

Monday, October 21, 2024 - Monday, December 16, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Abbotsford
SOCIAL for LIFE About the Social Communication Training Program: COLOR MY CONVERSATION (CMC) is an evidence-based social communication program for motivated individuals (Ages 8-19) who are interested in improving their ability to strengthen their communication skills and social connections with others. Learners: During each small [...]
Online ADI-R Training with Dr. Somer Bishop (Oct. '24)

Online ADI-R Training with Dr. Somer Bishop (Oct. '24)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024    
All Day
Online ADI-R Training with Dr. Somer Bishop
About the course   This two-day web-based training is intended to introduce new users of the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) to administration and scoring principles of the instrument. The ADI-R is a semi-structured, standardized parent interview designed to elicit information about social-communication deficits and restricted [...]
MANDT for Families

MANDT for Families

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Tuesday, November 5, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mandt for Families offers a person-centered, values-based approach to enhance family interactions. Delivered through three 90-minute Zoom sessions, this program focuses on fostering positive dynamics within the family unit. It introduces the vital concept that self-management and control are key to better interactions with others. [...]
Honouring the Caregiver: A Wellness and Self-Care Workshop for First Nations Caregivers

Honouring the Caregiver: A Wellness and Self-Care Workshop for First Nations Caregivers

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - Thursday, November 21, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Richmond
Join us for a FREE two-day self-care workshop for caregivers of children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The event will be facilitated by Dr. Grant Bruno and Louis Busch and supported by Elder Bruce Robinson. This will be an in-person event and lunch will be provided. [...]
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