ACT-Autism Community Training

Autism rarely exists in isolation.

Many autistic people also navigate co-occurring conditions. These experiences aren’t separate pieces; they intersect, shape one another, and deeply impact overall experiences.

When we only look at autism or mental health in isolation, we miss the full picture. True support means recognizing the complexity of people’s lived experiences and responding with care that is centred around the whole person, individualized, and neuro-affirming.

Self-acceptance is a confusing journey. Especially in a world that often misunderstands autism.

For many autistic people, it means unlearning internalized ableism, rebuilding self-trust, and shaping identity on their own terms.

We’ve invited our Advisory to share quotes about their journeys to accepting their diagnosis and what helped along the way. Because building a positive autistic identity is foundational to wellbeing. This is truly the lived experience of “Acceptance In Action.”

Autism Community Training is honoured to be a founding member of the British Columbia Disability Collaborative, joining other non-profit partners in response to the proposed government service delivery/funding changes that affect individuals with support needs and their families. Making sure our community's voices are being heard, valued, and listened to.

Through shared knowledge and advocacy, we move inclusion forward.