New live events, community events, autism in the news, and more in this edition.
New Live Events
Four new events have been added for 2018! Register now for early-bird rates.
Visit upcoming live events , web streaming, or bursaries for more information and how to register.
“I’m going to be a video game designer!”- Helping Teens Prepare for the REAL Adult World 
February 23rd, 2018
Sidney, BC
Pamela Crooke, PhD, CCC-SLP
Director, Social Thinking Training and Speakers’ Collaborative, San Jose, California
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Introduction to ASD – Practical Applications – POPARD
January 22 – 26, 2018, Vancouver
March 5 – 9, 2018, Surrey
Kenneth Cole, PhD, RPsych
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Cutting Edge Strategies to Improve Executive Function Skills
May 3 & 4, 2018
Sarah Ward, MS, CCC-SLP Co-Director, Cognitive Connections LLP, Boston
Save the Date: More Upcoming ACT Events
ACT’s 14th Annual Focus on Research Conference
April 5 & 6, 2018 in Vancouver, BC
Details & registration coming soon
October Community Events
View and post events in your community on Special Needs Community Events
Autism Information Services BC Open House
11am-2pm, Tuesday, October 10, Richmond
Stepping Stones Triple P group
6pm-8:30pm, Wednesdays, October 11 – December 6, Burnaby
Stepping Stones Triple P in Punjabi
6pm-8:30pm, Tuesdays, October 10 – December 5, Surrey
Connect with PEERS for teens (ages 14 – 18)
6:30pm-8pm, Thursdays, October 12 – December 7, Burnaby
Job Club for Youth and Young Adults
4pm-5:30pm, Thursdays, October 19 – December 7, North Vancouver
Spectrum Lights Parent Group Family Information Sessions
7pm-9pm, Thursday, October 19, Burnaby
Creating Positive Behavior Strategies In The Classroom
9am-2pm, Friday, October 20, Vancouver
Autism Expo 2017
11am-3pm, Sunday, October 22, Nanaimo
Registered Disability Savings Plans: Parent Information Event
6:30pm-8:30pm, Monday, October 23, North Vancouver
Facing your Fears Group Therapy
3:30pm-5pm, Wednesdays, October 25 – January 17, Surrey
Autism in the Media
See the latest news on ACT’s facebook page
Mother demands answers after son, 8, put in restraints and injected on first day of school – CBC News
The Missing Autistic Girls – edutopia
Fictional portrayals of autistic people are stereotyped, research suggests – BT
For Those Who can Afford Them, Swimming Lessons Can Save the Lives of Children with Autism – California Health Report
‘We never let him go without supervision’: Daycare worker says Saskatoon boy who died had autism – CBC News
Is the public school system working for kids with special needs? – The Current
Region’s Catholic board asked to reconsider private support for autistic kids – CBC News
Some Special Needs Kids Still Waiting for School to Start – The Tyee
Region’s Catholic board asked to reconsider private support for autistic kids – CBC News
This Is How Much of Autism Is Genetic – TIME
Why the world expert on Asperger’s took 30 years to notice condition in his own son – The Guardian
Celebrating Pablo: As CBeebies launch their new show about autism, here’s why it’s so important – Metro
Helping a Child Living with Autism to Deal with Tragedy – Autism Speaks
Mini village teaches special needs students traffic safety – CBC News
Family provides unique solution for Edmonton teen with disability seeking more independence – Global News
What will it take for the feds to get serious about autism? – iPolitics
My daughter doesn’t have ‘special’ needs. She’s disabled. – Washington Post