In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about autism spectrum disorder and mental health challenges, including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services. This list was developed in partnership with professionals from the BC Children's Mental Health Program, and is intended to be a starting point to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health Challenges. For more resources, visit our resource library.

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Part of what makes you, you! Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

BC Children's Hospital

An informational 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.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

BC Government

Government resource providing information on autism assessment, funding programs, and resources for parents & service providers.

Website

Social Thinking Concepts Webinars

Social Thinking

A collection of free webinars presented by experts in Social Thinking Methodology.

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How to Use Anxiety Strategies to Help Your Child with Autism

Autism Speaks Canada

A summary for parents and caregivers that provides overall strategies to use and help support all children, youth, and families.

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Medication Decision Aid for Parents of Children with Autism

Autism Speaks

Are you thinking about having your child with autism take medicines for challenging behavior? Has your child’s health care provider suggested medicine? This decision aid has been designed to help you decide whether to have your child take medicine.

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Challenging Behaviours Toolkit

Milestones Autism

This tool kit covers the functions of challenging behaviors, offers an understanding of how to analyze these behaviors, and provides valuable hands-on resources.

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Need urgent help?

If you, your child, or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis:

  • Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you are in need of immediate help
  • Call 1-800- SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) anytime if you are concerned about someone who may be considering suicide

These are a few examples of situations when you should seek immediate help:

  • The child or youth is thinking about or trying to end their life
  • The child or youth is experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true
  • The child or youth is unable to care for themselves, and it’s putting them at risk of serious harm
  • The child or youth is experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose
  • The child or youth is taking a dangerous combination of substances (like medications and alcohol)

For non-urgent support options, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool. You’ll find answers to common questions families have about accessing mental health supports and services in BC for their child or youth.