This Guide is intended for parents of adolescent children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who wish to better understand the process of navigating the transition between the teenage years and young adulthood.
Parenting in the Trenches presents a podcast on holiday consideration for neurodiverse families.
POPFASD is a provincial resource program for school professionals. It aims to increase educators' capacity to meet the educational needs of students with FASD.
A collection of mindfulness resources that are specifically created with parents and caregivers in mind. Curated by the BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness.
A free online resource that helps parents support their children when someone in their life is dying or had died. It equips parents with the words and confidence needed to help children grieve life's losses in healthy ways.
This down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide is packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children — with and without disabilities.
In this webinar we explored how we can improve the wellbeing of the adults in schools through individual, collaborative and systemic actions. Hear from schools districts from across BC.
This webinar aims to empower caregivers in supporting children who have symptoms of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). We will discuss what ARFID is and review when eating patterns may fit with ARFID (and the difference between ARFID and other eating disorders).
Powerpoint slides from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar for high school professionals. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
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Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides from our Selective Mutism and Reluctant Speakers webinar series, which includes a webinar for parents & caregivers, and a webinar for school professionals (May 2021).
A hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families, hosted by the UK National Children's Bureau. Includes general information, as well as, suggested books and DVDs.
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.
Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:
For mental health or substance use crisis support:
For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.