Branch Out Learning and Behaviour Therapy

Big announcement from the province regarding funding for children and youth! We are interested to hear how the new format will roll out; hopefully continued services for those currently receiving support with expanded services for those who may not currently be eligible! If you have not seen this already the original announcement link is in comments below.... ACT BC has posted a link for families to submit questions. see ACT BC's post below; "BC's Ministry of Children and Family Development has just announced an end to the Autism Funding Programs and school-age extended therapy benefits, effective 2025. There are very few details of what will replace the program; the lack of specifics is likely to cause parents significant anxiety. However, there is time to develop a community response to this initiative the first step is to see whether MCFD has a detailed plan that can be analyzed. ACT will work with our community partners across disabilities, including the Representative for Children and Youth, to prepare detailed questions for Minister Mitzi Dean. To read the Ministry announcement and find a form that will allow you to provide feedback to ACT, please follow the link to our website."

Is your tween or teen looking for something to do after school? Make new friends, learn about problem solving, cooperation, and having a really fun time! 'The Club' is for connecting with new friends outside of School!... This awesome social group runs Mondays in November; Nov. 1st Nov. 15th Nov. 29th 330pm-5pm For more info DM us! #tweengroup #theclub #mondayfunday #inclusivesocialgroup #branchoutlearning #learncollaborategrow #fernie #elkvalley #elkvalleyteens #teengroup #inclusion

Sesame Street is rolling out some new autism-related materials, including an animated video created by a studio that trains autistic adults for careers in animation.

Understanding #Resilience Register in tonight's workshop at 7 pm ET at ymhc.ngo/f21workshops #ymhc

#Repost @autismbc Are you waiting for an autism assessment for your child or loved ones? If you're pursuing a publicly funded assessment, we understand that the wait could be long and stressful. If you are wondering about what you can do during the wait, we have some ideas for you! Check out our new blog on Waiting for Assessment using our link in bio for more details. Families in BC are still waiting approximately 78.7 weeks for a publicly funded autism assess...ment. If you want to find out more, we encourage you to join our Waiting For Assessment workshop. Our next online workshop will be held on Nov 27th, 2021. The goal of our workshop is to provide new families with the tools they need to best prepare themselves and their child for the, often long, road ahead and to ensure they are prepared for the assessment process. In three hours, you will get an introduction to topics including: Basic information about autism How to prepare for an autism assessment and what your family can do while you wait Pros and cons of private vs. public assessments and diagnoses What to expect at the assessment and after a diagnosis Tips on coping strategies, how to talk to your family and friends about autism, etc. For more information about our workshop, please check out our event page using our link in bio. #autism #autismassessment #waitingforassessment #asd #asddiagnosis #autismparent #autismfamily #autismsupport #autisticchildren