Resources

Autism Community Training (www.actcommunity.ca) – Provides information, workshop and resources pertaining to autism.

Ministry of Children and Family Development (Ministry of Children) – Provides funding for children living in BC diagnosed with Autism

Supported Child Development of BC

Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows (http://rmacl.org/childrens-services/supported-child-development/)

Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam / Port Moody (http://www.coastfraseridpscd.ca/lower-mainland-programs/scd-in-coast-fraser/)

Provides parents of children with extra support needs the ability to access inclusive child care that meets their family needs.

SETBC, Special Education Technology BC (http://www.setbc.org/) – Provides assistive technology and software in addition to technical assistance to children within the BC school system.

Disability Tax Credit: Family Members may be eligible for a Disability Tax Credit.  The Canada Revenue Agency Link explains more, or consult an Income Tax Professional.

Autism Information Services British Columbia (AIS BC): a provincial information centre for autism and related disorders that provides information and supports to families, service providers, and community professionals across B.C. AIS BC also manage and administer the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) – a list of qualified professionals from across the province.

View R.A.S.P. List