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Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]

SOCIAL for LIFE About the Social Communication Training curriculum: COLOR MY CONVERSATION (CMC) is an evidence-based social communication program for motivated teens (Ages 12-18) who are interested in improving their ability to strengthen their communication skills and social connections with others. About the Social for [...]

How do you prepare for this big change in your child's life? This workshop is designed to help families understand how to prepare for their son’s or daughter’s transition from high school into a full life in the community. Drawing on the experiences of many [...]

It is important to support all children and youth with self-regulation, and this workshop will help participants to: Develop a better understanding of self-regulation, using models from experts in the field. Learn what many schools are doing to support self-regulation for students in the classroom [...]

It is important to support all children and youth with self-regulation, and this workshop will help participants to: Develop a better understanding of self-regulation, using models from experts in the field. Learn what many schools are doing to support self-regulation for students in the classroom [...]

This workshop will provide parents with knowledge to support their child/youth’s educational journey to meet their unique needs. The session will discuss: The differences between modifications and adaptations to the curriculum in BC schools Alternative options for education, where the needs of the student may not [...]

This workshop will provide parents with knowledge to support their child/youth’s educational journey to meet their unique needs. The session will discuss: The differences between modifications and adaptations to the curriculum in BC schools Alternative options for education, where the needs of the student may not [...]

Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how to create an account as someone hiring [...]

Social-emotional learning is essential for children and youth, because there are a range of skills such as knowing how to solve problems, manage emotions and forge relationships that need to be developed with support. This workshop will: Help families develop a better understanding of social-emotional [...]

Social-emotional learning is essential for children and youth, because there is a range of skills, such as knowing how to solve problems, manage emotions and forge relationships that need to be developed with support. This workshop will: Help families develop a better understanding of social-emotional [...]

5-Day Virtual POPARD Course *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* November 17-21, 2025 8:30 am-4:00 pm (Pacific Time)   Our Introduction to ASD course is typically open only to employees of BC Public, Independent, and First Nations Schools (K-12). However, this particular session is open to everyone [...]

Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]

Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]

Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]

Becoming well-informed about wills, trusts, and estate planning is necessary to secure the financial future of your loved one with a disability. In this workshop, Geoffrey White will explain how to arrange your estate, prepare a will, and the various ins and outs of setting [...]

Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]

Join us for the BRIDGES Engage Live Demo Day — a one-hour online session showcasing a new digital platform designed to support families in their daily routines. This virtual event will feature BRIDGES Engage, NeuroAI’s AI-powered platform co-designed with clinicians and families to support parents [...]

Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how to create an account as someone hiring [...]

Part of helping children and youth with ASD to increase their self-awareness may be to talk to them about their ASD diagnosis and what this means to them. However, every family context is different—the timing and delivery of talking about the diagnosis with a child [...]

Part of helping children and youth with ASD to increase their self-awareness may be to talk to them about their ASD diagnosis and what this means to them. However, every family context is different—the timing and delivery of talking about the diagnosis with a child [...]