ACT lists workshops and conferences in B.C. related to autism and other special needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.
July, 2018
Social Stories with Carol Gray
Thursday, July 19 - Friday, July 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nanaimo
July 19 & 20, 2018 in Nanaimo, BC Social Stories can play an essential role in enhancing communication and bringing down anxiety among individuals with ASD. Over the past two decades, Social Stories, and their innovator, Carol Gray, have earned the respect...
FREE SFU Social Science Camp for children ages 7-12
Saturday, July 21, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Burnaby
The Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab (ADDL) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is hosting our 7th annual SFU Social Science Camp. This is a FREE, fun, and educational camp for children aged 7-12 with or without Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The...
Identifying Mental Health and Obesity Related Risk Factors in ASD – FREE Parent Workshop
Saturday, July 21, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Burnaby
With the support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (UBC), the Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab (SFU) will be co-hosting a FREE event for BC Children’s research trainees, clinicians, professionals, parents who have a child with ASD, and other family members....
Pacific Autism Family Network Summer Camp (Session 3)
Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Richmond
About the Camp: The Pacific Autism Family Network is excited to invite you to our second year of summer camp programming. The Super Kids Camp for children ages 6-10, will run in two week sessions and feature inclusive, super hero...
August, 2018
What? Me Worry?
Monday, August 13 - Friday, August 17, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Surrey
Using Taming Worry Dragons and other sources, we will identify worries and develop cognitive and behavioural tools to reduce their impact on our daily lives. Class is taught in an engaging format and practicing the class taught tools at home...
Social Thinking Conference
Thursday, August 16 - Friday, August 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vancouver
August 16 & 17, 2018 in Vancouver, BC Social Thinking methodology teaches individuals with social learning challenges to think about the social world, in order to communicate more effectively. It provides practical frameworks and strategies to help interpret and respond to abstract...
Temple Grandin: Developing Individuals with Different Minds
Friday, August 17, 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Vancouver
Temple Grandin best-selling author and internationally acclaimed speaker on autism, is coming to Vancouver. Temple was one of the first people to publicly share her insights into autism from an insider’s perspective. She is a prominent author and speaker on autism,...
September, 2018
Managing the Anxious Symptoms of Children and Adolescents with ASD: Practical Strategies
Thursday, September 27 - Friday, September 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 am
Vancouver
Judy Reaven, PhD September 27 & 28, 2018 in Vancouver, BC Children and adolescents with ASD are at high risk for developing anxiety symptoms that interfere with functioning at home, school and in the community. Research has shown that children and teens...
October, 2018
Positive Behavior Support in Schools Conference
Friday, October 19 - Saturday, October 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vancouver
October 19 & 20, 2018 in Vancouver, BC Live stream: Watch and participate live from anywhere by registering for web streaming. All times are Pacific Standard Time. This two day conference will feature a number of presentations focused on the use of...
November, 2018
INVESTing in Girls and Women with ASD
Friday, November 2, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vancouver
Live stream: Watch and participate live from anywhere by registering for web streaming. All times are Pacific Standard Time. Girls and women with ASD largely camouflage their characteristics in an effort to pass as neurotypical. Due to their difficulties reading social...
