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Autism Resources in British Columbia

Our list of best links, tools, and resources in British Columbia to help support Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), and related disorders.

Life Skills Center BC

An organziation that supports individuals and families with a wide range of physical and intellectual disabilites, specializing in autism spectrum disorders. Offers a wide variety of person-centered services through a life skills program based on the needs of families.

Mediated Learning Academy

A new and innovative special educational institute for children from pre-school and kindergarten to grade twelve.  Children learn through Mediated Learning Experience and “brain–based” teaching.  The school is located in the heart of the Lower Mainland in a quiet residential area.

Ministry of Children and Family Development – Special Needs

In order to assist and support families and children and youth with special needs from birth up to age 19, the Ministry of Children and Family Development offers a range of services. These services are provided through various organizations, including MCFD offices, health authorities, contracted agencies and other ministries.

Monarch House, Burnaby

Interdisciplinary, home based and centre-based services for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities, from infancy to adulthood.

Neuroplan Speech-Language Pathology

Neuroplan Speech-Language Pathology is a home-based private practice. Anna Krueger, Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, has created an inviting clinic in a building on her property in Ladner, BC. Offers therapy programs for all ages.

Pivot Point

Specializes in intensive therapeutic interventions for children with “extra needs” ranging from mild behavioural and emotional challenges to moderate or severe childhood disorders such as Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and other challenges that limit success at home or school. Also has full-service autism programs for children ages 2 to 19, as well as “Service Packages”, or any individual service in any amount required.

posAbilties

posAbilities has striven to create a well-managed organization that has many programs providing up to 700 client services each year. posAbilities creates opportunities for independence and growth for individuals with developmental, physical and mental health challenges.

Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders

An educational organization based in British Columbia, Canada. Our site is designed to help teachers, parents and para-professionals access information about autism, the B.C. school system’s resources, how the POP works, and some links to other autism sites.

Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC)

SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program. We assist school districts in British Columbia in meeting the technology needs of students with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and autism.

Stepping Stones Victoria

We are a group of highly trained Behavior Interventionists, consultants and clinicians.  Together we have many years of experience and education related to children with autism and other related disabilities.  We have combined our talents and experience to provide a unique, ABA and evidence-based, quality program that will enhance your child’s abilities in learning, communicating and socializing.

STEPS Forward

STEPS Forward has a mandate to promote and support students with intellectual disabilities in inclusive post secondary education.