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2008 Archived News
2007 Archived News
2006 Archived News
2005 Archived News
2004 Archived News

2008

British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis (BC-ABA) formed
February 2008

Thin Bones Seen In Children with ASD
January 2008

CAP College BA program in Autism Therapy starts Sept '09
January 2008

2007

$2 million Autism Chair for SFU

$2 Million Chair in Autism Research and Intervention for SFU
October 2007

Faces of Autism wind award

Vancouver Sun series "Faces of Autism" wins Award
October 2007

New Social Club for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Kelowna
September 2007

Behaviour Interventionist Foundations Online Course (.pdf) offered online via Douglas College
Registration opened September 2007

Best Practices for the Early Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children Clinician survey conducted via the Miriam Foundation.
September 2007

Mattel recalls toys due to lead paint and magnet concerns
Fall 2007

Fisher Price Toy Recall - Lead Paint on 1 million toys
August 2007

Gap in services leaves families in 'crisis'
July 2007

Summer Fun Resources Needed
Summer 2007

BCTF Bursary Fund Closed - Funds Depleted
July 2007

Federal Budget Introduces a Registered Disability Savings Plan
Summer 2007

1.5 million 'Thomas & Friends' toys recalled - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of various "Thomas & Friends" wooden railway toys
Summer 2007

Eugene Levy: Comic actor appeals to politicians to provide medicare coverage
June 2007

Making It Work in the Classroom for Students with ASD:  Bursary Fund for BCTF Members
Summer 2007

BC's only Behavioural Interventionist training program is now accepting applications for its fall program
June 2007

ACT has suspended the addition of new RASP Profiles
May, 2007

Ontario Government Directs all School Boards to Provide ABA
May 2007

Why 'model schools' aren't a good choice
May, 2007

GABA OCEANSIDE Open House
May, 2007

CLBC CEO apology regarding BC Bid posting
May 11, 2007

Office of the Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
May, 2007

Faces of Autism
April 21 - 27, 2007

Funding Increases for Microboards
April 12, 2007

Federal Budget Introduces a Registered Disability Savings Plan
Spring 2007

Letter to the Minister of Education from a Parent Regarding a Planned Provincial
Autism School

Spring 2007

Summary of a court ruling regarding schools' duty to meaningfully consult with parents regarding child's educational program
Spring 2007

Autism Specialty Program at Douglas College
Spring 2007

Advocacy services available from the Representative for Children and Youth beginning April 1, 2007
April, 2007

Huge army of autistic children and adults need federal help: committee
March 30, 2007

COPE Vancouver School Board Trustees
March, 2007

In Mid-March the Ministry of Education hosted a by invitation only session to discuss a Provincial School for students with ASD
March, 2007

New Research on Incidence of ASD
February, 2007

Teachers' Federation responds to Minister Bond's plans for special schools
February, 2007

Vancouver Sun reports on Education Minister's plans to develop special schools
February, 2007

It’s Tax Time - Can you reduce your income tax?
February, 2007

Canadian team launches second phase of international autism genome project
February, 2007

Canadian Researchers Make a Breakthrough Autism Discovery
February, 2007

CLBC and Group Home Closures - providing choice or saving money?
Letter to MCFD
February 2007

Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) Grants Supports Fund
January 2007

Adult Services from Community Living BC for People with Developmental Disabilities and IQs over 70
January 2007

Announcement of a Comprehensive Canadian Federal Initiative on ASD
January 2007

ACT Supports Research into Early Screening
January 2007

Cuts in Child Care Funding Coming
Reid Report and Letter to Child Care Community
January 2007

Concerns at Prospect of Group Home Closures
January 2007

Are BC Autism Treatment Funds Taxable Income? - A Ruling from Canada Revenue Agency
January 2007

2006

BCASW Calls on Government to Respect Court Ruling on Youth with Disabilities
December, 2006

October is Autism Awareness Month - Announcing ACT Initiatives
October 2006

Welcome to ACT's New Website
Summer 2006

Chopping support for at 19 makes no sense
Summer 2006

Everyone Belongs in Our Schools: A Parent's Handbook on Inclusive Education
Summer 2006

Autism Specialty Program at Douglas College
June 2006

Wanted: New Measuring Stick?

Summer 2006

ACT Reports on Education News - Recognizing ASD in One Supplemental
Funding Category!

May 2006

Participate in the National Information Sharing Project on ASD & Developmental Disabilities Survey
Spring 2006

Having Problems Claiming Medical Expense with Revenue Canada?

Spring 2006

List Your Community Group on ACT's Website!
August 26th, 2005

In Memory of Phil Bouvier
April 18, 2006

BC Digital Divide Brings Free Computers to Families Who Need Them
March 1, 2006

Important Information for Parents Using Out-of-Province Providers - 2nd Notice
January 25, 2006

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2005


Important Information for Parents Using Out-of-Province Providers
November 10, 2005

Benn Kramer, August 19, 1956 – October 21, 2005

November, 2005

Piano Paralympics Demonstration Recital
October, 2005

ACT's Bursary Fund Grows Thanks to the Richard Brodeur Celebrity Fund

October, 2005

ACT Welcomes Mary-Anne Fulks to its Advisory Council
Fall, 2005

What to do when you have concerns about the service provided by a therapist or
behaviour consultant.

August 2005

ACT Thanks the Richard Brodeur Celebrity Classic!

Summer, 2005

Saturday Morning Autism School

Summer, 2005

Important News for Friends of ACT - Charitable Tax Status
August, 2005

Rahim's Legacy
May 6, 2005

UBC Details BACB Requirements on Website
March 1, 2005

BC Families to Participate in Groundbreaking Autism Study
March 30, 2005

A New Provincial Initiative to Support Families with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
January 24, 2005

A New Year for ACT
January 1, 2005

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2004

ACT's Response to Allegation
December 21, 2004

Announcing a New ACT Initiative!

November 29, 2004

ACT's Response to SCC Decision

November 21, 2004

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