04/02/2025
In light of World Autism Awareness Day, join us to raise awareness and discover some facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder!
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects many aspects of a person’s life. People with autism may have differences in social interaction and communication, display of repetitive behaviours, routine actions and unique interests. The term “spectrum” does not reflect a linear relationship from “mild” to “severe”, but rather describes how a person with autism functions in each of these areas:
- Executive function
- Sensory processing
- Repetitive behaviours
- Motor skills
- Perseverative thinking
- Social awareness
- Verbal & nonverbal communication
- Information processing
Where can I find more resources/provide support for the neurodivergent community?
1. Autism BC: A small, non-profit and registered charity organization in BC that supports the autistic community by providing support for families, promoting inclusions, and acceptance.
2. Autism Support Network: an organization that educates and supports families in BC about Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as a treatment for autism, building local networks to help families connect with others in their communities.
3. Autism Canada: Autism Canada has been pioneering in supporting individuals with autism and their community for over 45 years, providing education, and resources to enhance quality of life and advocating for inclusion
