Two new videos, part of the
Women and Girls with Autism series
The Experience of Women with ASD – A Panel
This panel was considered a highlight of our 2018 conference. This is your opportunity to learn from the fascinating insights provided by these four remarkable autistic women. Introduced and moderated by Dr. Rene Jamison, University of Kansas Medical Center.
Watch now
Understanding the Needs of Girls and Women on the Autism Spectrum
Watch now
ACT lists workshops and conferences held in B.C. related to autism and other special needs held by community organizations and agencies. Have an event you’d like to submit for your organization? Submit here.
Upcoming BC Community Events
February Events
PEERS© in the Valley
Monday, February 4 – Thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Abbotsford
Teaching STEM (including coding and robotics) to students with ASD
Tuesday, February 5, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Vancouver
Autism Conference
Friday, February 8 – Saturday, February 9
Richmond
AutismBC Northern Region Family Support Group – Sibling Support
Wednesday, February 13
Prince George
UBC PEERS: Social Skills Intervention for Teens with ASD
Thursday, February 14 – Friday, May 31
Vancouver
Culturally Responsive Group-Based Positive Behaviour Support Workshop for Chinese Families of Children with ASD
Saturday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17
UBC, Vancouver
A special opportunity for Mandarin-speaking families at a UBC-sponsored workshop.
Free Foster Parent Information Sessions – Become a full or part-time caregiver to a child or youth who needs mentoring.
Tuesday, February 26
Vancouver
ACT’s Research Listing
ACT is committed to encourage collaboration between legitimate researchers, autistic individuals and their families. You can find many other projects listed on ACT’s Participating in Autism Research page.
Researchers are invited to submit research projects using this online form.
Sound Sensitivity Study
Are you a parent to an adolescent (aged 13-18 years) on the autism spectrum? Does your child experience issues with sound sensitivity that impacts daily life? SFU Researchers (Dr. Elina Birmingham, Dr. Grace Iarocci) want to hear from you! Recruitment is ongoing for individuals with ASD aged 13-18 years and their parents.
If you are interested in participating, please contact research coordinator Kari Gustafson, kari_gustafson@sfu.ca.
Autism in the News
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Special needs students routinely excluded from school activities – Delta Optimist
Special needs funding at risk — Coquitlam teachers – TriCity News
“But, you don’t seem autistic!” – McGill Tribune
These moms are building a forever home for their adult autistic children – Washington Post
Florida School Staffers Charged With Using Dark Room, Whistle to Torment Autistic Kids – Daily Beast
An Open Letter To My Autistic Son’s Teacher – Huffpost
Eric Lider: Coaching kids with special needs – KATU2
Maine woman is helping to change autism one jar of salsa at a time – NBC News Center Maine
Why We Need Schools That Better Support Kids on the Autism Spectrum – Yahoo News
Autism Parent, Times Two: When More than One Child in the Family has ASD – IAN
You Can’t “Culturally Appropriate” a Weighted Blanket – Slate
Early risers are not necessarily healthier, wealthier or wiser – CBC Radio