Family Support Institute of BC
Journey Through Grief
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]
Non-Speaking Autism
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events One-third of the children who receive an Autism Diagnosis remain nonspeaking despite the therapies and interventions. Is your child minimally verbal, and it’s affecting his/her emotional wellbeing? Does your child understand what you tell him or stay unfocused and aloof? Are you experiencing meltdowns, self-injurious or aggressive behaviours? […]
Education Series
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events February 7 - Building Your Child's Team • Who is who (Resource teachers, learning support, EAs, OTs SLPs?) • Allies and relationships (you and your family members, librarians, custodians, former teachers, and other parents) • Building relationships • Understanding your communication style, your strengths, and where you may […]
Gender Marvelous: Parenting LGBTQ+ Children and Youth
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A place for families can share their own experiences, ask questions, and get guidance as we support our children and youth. Come join the conversation. Learn what all the acronyms mean! Find support and strength and network with other families on this journey. CLICK TO REGISTER […]
Newly Diagnosed Autism
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like […]
Navigating the Early Years
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie, inspiration, problem solving, and support. Bring your thoughts, questions and wonderings to the conversation circle and share and encourage each other. Each month we will feature a new topic and […]
Non-Speaking Autism
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events One-third of the children who receive an Autism Diagnosis remain nonspeaking despite the therapies and interventions. Is your child minimally verbal, and it’s affecting his/her emotional wellbeing? Does your child understand what you tell him or stay unfocused and aloof? Are you experiencing meltdowns, self-injurious or aggressive behaviours? […]
FASD SERIES: An FASD Talk with Lola and Lauren
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Understanding FASD is best done by talking to those who live with the diagnosis! Please join us for a chance to hear from two amazing young ladies who truly understand FASD and are willing to share their experiences with those who do not! An evening of questions and […]
Journey Through Grief
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]
Complex Health Needs
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A chance for families who support those with complex health issues, who require caregiver(s) to meet their high care needs, to connect and discuss common issues. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and […]
Non-Speaking Autism
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events One-third of the children who receive an Autism Diagnosis remain nonspeaking despite the therapies and interventions. Is your child minimally verbal, and it’s affecting his/her emotional wellbeing? Does your child understand what you tell him or stay unfocused and aloof? Are you experiencing meltdowns, self-injurious or aggressive behaviours? […]
BC’s Institutional Legacy and the Emergence of the Community Living Movement
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Current services and supports for people with an intellectual disability have emerged from a long and complicated history of fear and oppression, charitable beliefs, pseudo-science, human rights and economic priorities that date back hundreds and even thousands of years. Beginning almost 200 years ago, across Canada, and later […]