NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

The NICHD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of several Institutes doing research into various aspects of autism, including its causes and treatments.

MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

The Ministry of Children and Family Development for BC is responsible for overseeing funding for autism services.

AUTISM INFORMATION SERVICES

Autism Information Services is an information and referral service created to support families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in BC.

ABA LEARNING CENTRE

ABA Learning Centre provides support for families & children affected by Autism and other related development disorders. They offer training workshops, home programs, centre program, and social skills groups.

INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (IDP)

The Infant Development Program (IDP) serves families with children, age birth to 3 years, who are at risk for developmental problems or who are at risk for delayed development for established, biological and/or psychosocial reasons. IDP provides a range of family-centered prevention and early intervention services.

SUPPORTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SCDP)

The Supported Child Development Program (SCDP) is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13-19 years available in some communities.

PACIFIC AUTISM FAMILY NETWORK

The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.