All Resources
Books
High School Hacks: A No-nonsense Guide to High School, for Kids on the Autism Spectrum/A Collection of Short, to the Point Truth Bombs, Useful for Both Students and Teachers
This book explains high school's often mysterious and confusing world for autistic students. It can help teachers, parents, and caregivers better understand their young people's challenges.
10 Steps to Reducing Your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based 'Fun with Feelings' Parent Manual
The stepping stones for parents of young children with autism to better understand their child's emotional skill set and empower them to understand and articulate their feelings.
Developing differently: A guide for parents of young children with global developmental delay, intellectual disability, or autism
A step-by-step plan that will support you to embed good practices at home when parenting a child with a global developmental delay, intellectual disability or autism.
Medication Sheets
Antipsychotic Monitoring Form
A form used to monitor response and side effects with antipsychotic medications.
Managing Stimulant Medications in Children and Adolescents
This document is to provide parents and caregivers with a better understanding on stimulant medication and how to manage the side effects so your child can gain the most benefits.
Guanfacine XR (Intuniv XR®)
Guanfacine XR ia a long-acting non-stimulant medication used in the treatment of ADHD, disruptive behaviour disorders and tic disorders.
PDFs
New Kelty Centre Resources 2022
An overview of new resources developed by the Kelty Centre for parents/caregivers in the 2022 year.
Mental Health Supports & Resources for School Communities (2 pager)
A list of of mental health supports & resources for school communities in BC.
Part of what makes you, you! Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
An handbook for children and their families with a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Children can learn what autism is, explore how they feel about the diagnosis and better understand what it means to them.
Podcasts and Audio
Tantrums, outbursts, and negotiations: Parenting kids with challenging behaviours
Support Service
HealthLink BC
Visit their website or contact them by dialing 8-1-1 You can speak with a health service navigator, who can also connect you with a registered nurse or dietitian, exercise professional, or pharmacist. Translation services are available in over 130 languages on request.
Child and Teen Mental Health
Contains information about child and youth mental health services offered across BC, including mental health intake clinics.
FamilySmart
FamilySmart® Parents in Residence provide peer support, system navigation assistance, and information to families with children and youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges across BC. They also offer educational events and resources.
Videos
ADHD Treatment in Children & Youth: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Treatment in Children and Youth webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 10, 2021).
ADHD in Children and Youth - The Basics: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'ADHD in Children and Youth: The Basics' webinar (Feb. 03, 2021).
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for High School Professionals: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for high school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see accompanying powerpoint slides, click here (Jan. 25, 2021),
Websites
Mindful Self-Compassion Meditations
A collection of mindful self-compassion practices. This includes meditations, as well as handouts like Self-Compassion in Daily Life.
How to Practice Mindful Listening: HEAR
Try the HEAR practice to help cultivate deeper listening skills: Halt, Enjoy, Ask, Reflect.
School Mental Health & Wellness Video Resources
A collection of video resources for students and families to support conversations around mental health, including stress and anxiety.
