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Table 1 Provincial Advisory Group organizations represented and organizational aims

From: Proceedings of the BC Summit on Navigation for Children and Youth with Neurodevelopmental Differences, Disabilities, and Special Needs

Organization

Aims

Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD)

Designed to meet the needs of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit children who require additional support to be included in childcare settings, and their families. ASCD programs are developed with cultural values, beliefs, and traditions in mind.

Asante Centre

Offers assessment, diagnostic, and family support services for individuals and families who are, or are suspected of, living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or other complex developmental needs.

Autism Information Services British Columbia (AIS BC)

Assists families of children with autism spectrum disorder, professionals, community partners, and government colleagues by providing information, resources, and training opportunities. AIS BC also promotes collaboration and coordination between provincial autism-related service organizations and community support providers, and manages and administers the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).

British Columbia Association for Child Development and Intervention

Association representing non-profit agencies delivering services to children and youth with support needs and their families (e.g., community child development centres) across the province.

BC Centre for Ability

Provides early intervention, rehabilitation, child development, mental health, and employment services for children, youth and adults with disabilities across British Columbia.

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Research institute affiliated with the BC Children’s Hospital conducting pediatric research with the goal of helping children reach their full potential.

Community Living British Columbia

A crown corporation that funds supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities, as well as individuals who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and who also have significant difficulty doing things on their own.

Family Advocates

Parents of children with neurodisabilities, who also work with the Family Support Institute of BC.

Family Support Institute of BC (FSI)

Provincial not for profit society committed to supporting family members who have a family member with a disability. FSI provides peer support, workshops and training, parent networking opportunities, and information sharing and referral support.

Ministry of Children and Family Development

This provincial government ministry supports the well-being of children, youth and families in British Columbia by providing services that are accessible, inclusive, and culturally respectful.

Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Offers navigator services for youth with developmental disabilities transitioning out of pediatric services, and their families. Navigators coordinate transition planning and access to supports and services through the transition period of 16–24 years old.

Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children’s Hospital

Provides specialized developmental assessments and rehabilitation services to BC children and youth and their families.