Autism Quicklinks

• Autism Canada – Resources Comprehensive national hub with Autism Junction (local supports), funding guides, screening tools, and videos. 👉 Autism Canada Resources

• Government of Canada – Autism Supports and Services Official federal page outlining therapies, school planning, and family supports. 👉 Canada.ca Autism Supports

• Autism Support BC- A trusted provincial hub that empowers families through education, advocacy, and community-driven support, all grounded in science-based autism treatment.  👉 Autism Support BC

• AIDE Canada (Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network) Canada’s largest free resource hub for autism and intellectual disability, with toolkits and peer-reviewed guides. 👉 AIDE Canada

• Pacific Autism Family Network-  connects families across BC to autism programs, services, and community support. 👉 PAFN

• AutismBC – Resource Guide Provincial nonprofit offering guides, summer camps, caregiver supports, and advocacy tools for families in BC. 👉 AutismBC Resource Guide

• BC Disability – Autism Resources Funding guides, toolkits, advocacy tools, and parent support resources specific to BC families. 👉 BC Disability Autism Resources

• ​Canucks Autism Network - Canucks Autism Network is a BC-based nonprofit that delivers inclusive sports, recreation, and social programs for children, youth, and adults on the autism spectrum, while supporting families and training communities to be more accessible. 👉 CAN

• Healthy Minds BC – Support Services for Neurodivergent Children and Youth Detailed PDF guide to diagnostic pathways (BCAAN, CDBC), genetic services, and provincial supports. 👉 Healthy Minds BC PDF

• CanLearn Society – Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources Curated resources for parents, children, teens, and professionals, including recommended readings and supports. 👉 CanLearn ASD Resources

• Simon Fraser University – Autism & Developmental Disabilities Lab Community Resources Directory of organizations like ACT (Autism Community Training) and AutismBC, with practical intervention information. 👉 SFU ADDL Community Resources

• ACT – Autism Community Training (BC) Nonprofit offering workshops, online training, and practical resources for families and professionals. 👉 ACT Autism Community Training

• ASAT - The Association for Science in Autism Treatment serves as a comprehensive hub for families, professionals, and media seeking reliable, research-driven information about autism treatments. 👉ASAT Evidence-based Resources

• PALS Autism School - Located in Vancouver, BC, PALS is a nonprofit independent school that provides individualized, evidence-based education and life skills programs for children and adolescents with autism. 👉 PALS​

ADHD Quicklinks

• Kelty Mental Health -  “Basics of ADHD” videos give parents and caregivers clear, evidence-based explanations of ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and practical strategies to support children and youth.  Dr. Ryan Chan was part of this project! 👉 Rolling with ADHD

• CADDAC – Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada National charity providing leadership in ADHD awareness, education, and advocacy. Offers programs like executive functioning coaching, resource navigation, and family workshops. 👉 CADDAC

• ADDitude Magazine- An international online resource that provides families, adults, and professionals with expert information, practical strategies, and community support for living with ADHD and related conditions.  👉 ADDitude

• CanLearn Society – ADHD Resources Curated resources for parents, children, teens, and professionals, including recommended books, strategies, and practical tools for managing ADHD. 👉 CanLearn Society ADHD Resources

• CADDRA – Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (Children’s Resources) Professional association offering guidelines, educational materials, and links to family supports. Includes resources for parents navigating ADHD in children. 👉 CADDRA Children’s ADHD Resources

• Vancouver Coastal Health – ADHD Resources for Children, Youth and Families Regional health authority guide with practical tools like Rolling with ADHD modules for parents and teens, plus links to child and youth mental health services. 👉 VCH ADHD Resources

• ADDitude Magazine- An international online resource that provides families, adults, and professionals with expert information, practical strategies, and community support for living with ADHD and related conditions. 👉 ADDitude

Parent-Led Autism Screening Tools

• ​​Autism Speaks Screening tools. 👉 Autism Speaks  * These tools are screeners only, not diagnostic assessments.  They help parents decide whether to seek a formal evaluation.​