Free Public Forum: Dual Diagnosis – Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities – Sept. 29th
For up to half of children with a primary developmental disorder, there are further difficulties that the first diagnosis doesn’t address. A panel of experts, including a researcher, a clinician, a front-line advocate, a long-time support teacher, and the parent of a young adult with a dual diagnosis, will present opportunities to learn, ask questions, and share experiences of dual diagnosis, as well as interact with community-based service organizations and their representatives.
Join host NeuroDevNet on September 29th<, 3:30 PM for a public forum as part of NeuroDevNet’s annual research conference.
New! Details of New Direct Payment Funding
Details of the Ministry of Children and Families new Direct Payment Funding option are now available at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/autism/
If you have questions, please contact ACT for help.
Autism on Campus workshop at UVic, Sept. 18th
Informational workshop this Wednesday (September 18th) at the University of Victoria:
Are you a student with ASD who may be going to the University of Victoria? Do you wish to learn more about what autism-specific supports are offered at the UVic? If you are a prospective student with autism, or a parent or guardian of a transitioning student on the spectrum, Autism on Campus, a free informational workshop, can show you what UVic support services are available to help meet your needs. Many of the speakers will be successful UVic students who are diagnosed with ASD.
NEW: Free Videos and Fall Events Calendar
This summer ACT has been busy editing five videos of presentations that were originally part of the extremely successful 9th Annual Focus on Research event. They are now available, free of charge, at the ACT Online Learning Community, thanks to funding from NeuroDevNet and Autism Speaks Canada.
This fall ACT will be visiting Kelowna, Kamloops, Terrace, Chilliwack, and Vancouver, with great presentations from a terrific line-up of speakers. Visit the ACT site for details. You can register online, download the event calendar, or call the office at 1-866-939-5188 or 604-205-5467.
Building a Community Group: A New Chapter in ACT’s Autism Manual for B.C.
Interested in building a new community group or revitalizing an existing group in your community? ACT has a new chapter, “Chapter 11: Building a Community Group” in ACT’s Autism Manual for B.C. with tips for building a community group for parents of children with autism or other special needs. Developing this free resource was funded by a grant from Autism Speaks Canada.