Community Resources
Although we have connected with some of the below resources we have not been able to vet all of them as Neurodiversity Affirming. Please conduct your own research to confirm affirming services. Please contact us if you have any feedback about the resources we've listed here and/or would like to be added as a resource.
OT Services
Speech and Language Support
Peer Groups
Informal Autism Screening
Music Therapy
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Lower-Fee & Sliding Scale Assessment:
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Child Neuropsychology
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Child Psychoeducational
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Adult Neuropsychology
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Adult Psychoeducational
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Specialty Assessment Clinics Adolescent/Adult
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Online Parenting Courses & In-Person Parenting Courses:
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SideStepping the Power struggle
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LIFE In Practice: The Parent Child Connection Meets Mad About You
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Parenting Toddlers And Preschoolers
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Mad Love
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Neurodivergent-affirming acupuncture with an understanding of ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and the experience of unmasking
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Sensory-friendly care where stimming, fidgeting, headphones, questions, movement, and breaks are always welcome
Children & Youth Autism Assessments
Psych-Ed Assessments
ADHD Assessments
Giftedness Assessments
Psych-Ed Assessments
Autism Assessments
Adult ADHD Assessments
File Review & Verifications
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Offers courses that are research focus upon the health benefits of mindful awareness, compassion, and acceptance. These skills allow participants to better navigate common challenges such as stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, chronic disease and more.
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Speak to your doctor about a free referral.
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Peer Support
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Information & Referrals
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Volunteer Skills Development
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Assistance with paperwork (Autism Funding, Disability paperwork for tax deductions, etc.)
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Resources for ADH(D) Adults
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Resources for those who care about/for ADH(D) folk
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Resources for folks curious if they have ADH(D)
Find Your Community
Looking for community? Join one of our online neurodiversity-affirming communities to connect with other parents, caregivers, and neurodivergent adults navigating ADHD, autism, and related experiences. Share your story, ask questions, learn from others, and build meaningful connection. You don’t have to do this alone — find support, understanding, and community here.
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This group was created for parents living on Vancouver Island who are either parenting an ADH(D) child or are an ADH(D)er themselves.
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This group was created for parents living in North America who are either parenting an ADH(D) child or are an ADH(D)er themselves.
A group for Neurodivergent mothers to connect about their unique experience parenting neurodivergent kiddos.
READING LIST
THE POWER OF NEURODIVERSITY
Thomas Armstrong PhD
THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD
PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC
Foster Cline, Jim Fay
UNCONDITIONAL PARENTING
Alfie Kohn
SCATTERED MINDS: THE ORIGINS AND HEALING OF ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Gabor Maté
SMART BUT SCATTERED: THE REVOLUTIONARY "EXECUTIVE SKILLS" APPROACH TO HELPING KIDS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL
ADHD 2.0
HOLD ON TO YOUR KIDS
Gordon Neufeld
HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN & LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK
Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
PLAYFUL PARENTING
Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.
SMART BUT SCATTERED TEENS: THE "EXECUTIVE SKILLS" PROGRAM FOR HELPING TEENS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL
Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, et al.
THE MINDFULNESS PRESCRIPTION FOR ADULT ADHD
Lidia Zylowska MD (Author), Daniel J. Siegel M.D. (Foreword)
Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Online Resources
This video and resource series was created with B.C. educators, families, youth, and individuals with lived experience to help educators deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and better support neurodivergent students experiencing mental health challenges.
Elevate your psychotherapy practice with this specialized training course tailored to therapists dedicated to providing anti-ableist, trauma informed therapy for Neurodivergent individuals, with a specific focus on Autism and ADH (attention deficit hyperactivity).
A free training on the CPS model via Youtube
A fantastic resource for educators to learn more about how to support students with diverse needs within the school setting.
Teachers Pay Teachers downloads to learn more about supporting Neurodivergent students within the classroom
A resource for parents on how to support their child with school refusal.