Testimonial

When we first came to Little Steps last summer we just got Jake's diagnosis and it was unbearable for us.

You took us in and gave us something we didn't have, you gave us hope. 6 months later we have a different child, it almost seems like Jake came home and you guys made such a big difference in our lives.

Thank you for caring, we will always be grateful

Thanks again.
Shirley

Resources

Helpful Materials

Finding information on the internet relating to therapy services and autism can be a daunting task. We’ve put together a list of resources both online and offline to help you learn about Autism and topics surrounding it.

Online Resources

Autism Society of British Columbia

www.autismbc.ca

Promotes understanding, acceptance and full community inclusion for people with autism in British Columbia, while providing support for the realization of the rights and informed choices of individuals with autism and their families: Also includes a parent information kit which is another great resource for information it can be found by clicking here.

Autism Community Training (ACT)

www.actcommunity.net

ACT is a registered not-for-profit society providing province-wide information, referral services and support to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. ACT hosts and maintains the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) – an important resource for all parents of children with autism.

B.C. Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

www.bcaslpa.ca

The purpose of BCASLPA is to represent the interest of the professions of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology and to promote the highest quality of service for the communicatively impaired in British Columbia.

Offline Resources

Parents of Children with Autism (POCA)

Contact: Bev Kissinger of Victoria Assoc. for Community Living 250-477-7231

Victoria-based parent support group for families of children with autism sponsored by the Victoria Society for Children with Autism and the Victoria Association for Community Living.

Vancouver Island Society of Autistic Homes

Contact: Executive Director, Darryl Gorrie 250-475-2566

This society provides three group homes for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Victoria, as well as providing support and advocacy.

Ministry of Children and Family Development

www.mcf.gov.bc.ca

The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Website provides a list of programs and services provided for children with special needs, including autism.

Ministry of Education

www.gov.bc.ca/bced/

The Ministry of Education Website provides information about children with special needs in the school system.

Victoria Society for Children with Autism (VSCA)

www.victoriaautismsociety.com

Local agency with an extensive resource and lending library.