Family Support Institute of BC
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Featured RecurringWaitlists – Assessments or Services
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Is your child getting assessed for autism or are you on a wait list for the services? What are some of the issues that are bothering you the most? Excessive crying or meltdowns? Sleep or feeding issues? Lack of speech? Inattentiveness? Would you like to have some suggestions […]
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FeaturedFASD Series | A Conversation With RCY About the Excluded Report
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events In April, the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth of BC released their “Excluded” report. This documented the experiences of children and youth with FASD, and their families, in every aspect of their lives. It particularly highlighted the significant exclusion that is felt by children, youth […]
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Featured RecurringWayfinders Series: Goal Setting & Skill Building
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 3 & 10: Goal Setting & Skill Building - start working towards making your dream a reality *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Want to start building a Community Safety plan? […]
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FeaturedLet’s Talk About SIB | Session 03: Medically Controversial Topics (Cannabis and CBD)
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Interest in the use of cannabis and one of its main components, cannabidiol (CBD), has grown over the past few years for a range of issues, including comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) like aggression and self-injurious behaviour. In this talk, I will provide some […]
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FeaturedHow to Avoid Ableism in Language and Communication
Virtual EventDear Everybody Panel Series The best way to #EndAbleism is to talk about it—and that’s what we’re doing. We’ve asked experts, the community, and those with lived-experience to share their stories to help you better understand exactly why #DearEverybody matters and how you can make a change. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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FeaturedTransitioning to Adulthood Series: PWD Supplements
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers from MSDPR for our zoom presentation to learn about PWD Supplements and other services available to your youth. Guest Speaker: TBA Click here to register. Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed […]
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Featured RecurringFSI Northern BC Virtual Open House
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute in a virtual open house for connection and information sharing. You will have an opportunity to hear from volunteer Resource Parents and learn about FSI’s peer supports. Take a tour of FSI’s online tools and resources, and participate in a live Q&A session. […]
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FeaturedWelcome to the Early Years: School Age 5-8
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events FSI Early Years Series are bite-size sessions that offer a deep dive into early years topics. Please join us as we take a closer more detailed look at The StrongStart program with StrongStart Educator Nicky Bartel. We will also be hosting returning guest Lindsay Lindsay, Resource Teacher with […]
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Transitioning to Adulthood Series: STADD-Navigating the System
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please Join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers from STADD – Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities. STADD Navigators coordinate with Government and community-based agencies so that young people have the support of collaborative teams during their transition to adulthood. Navigators can assist in connecting youth […]
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Wayfinders Series: Tools to Help You Find Your Direction
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 17 & 24: Tools to help you find your direction. *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Discovering your abilities WayFinders encourage you to focus on your strengths. Thinking ahead WayFinders can […]
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FeaturedQuestions About CLBC Respite?
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. Join us for an overview of the new […]
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Questions About CLBC Respite?
Virtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. Did You Know? FSI can support you in […]