Community Resources
The following resources are evidence-informed, local, and recommended by our team:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Private Assessments:
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AutismBC.ca​
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Canadian Pediatric Society: What Parents need to know about ASD
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Mental Health Resources
Constipation
Asthma
ADHD
Allergies
Anxiety
Tics/Tourette Disorder
Immunizations
Newborn Care
Parenting Resources
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Yale's "Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing" Free Online Behaviour-Change Course
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Books we recommend:
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1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline by Dr. Thomas Phelan ​
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The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene
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Financial Support
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Apply for Fair Pharmacare here
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KidSport grant applications (up to $700/year for recreation/sport for those with financial hardship)
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For Disability Tax Credit support visit Disability Alliance BC's Tool here or call 1-844-311-7526
Learning Disabilities
Swallowing Pills
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The Pill Swallowing Challenge Game (Hamilton Health Sciences - PDF), and accompanying video
Sleep
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How to Help Your Child Get a Good Night's Sleep (AboutKidsHealth PDF)
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Helping Newborns with Sleep (AboutKidsHealth)
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Comparing Sleep Training Techniques (from Yale's Dr. Craig Canapari)
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Melatonin for children? A guide for parents (from Yale's Dr. Craig Canapari)
Gender Identity
Celiac Disease
Obesity
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Generation Health Community Program (10 week intervention, self-referral, no cost)
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Download the 'Live 5210' App here
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Call Healthlink BC at 811 and ask to speak with a dietitian for recommendations
Adolescent Health
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Vancouver Island Crisis Line (IMCRT): 1-888-494-3888
Headaches/migraines
Mental health crisis resources
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Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 (available 24/7)
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Vancouver Island Crisis Text Line 1-250-800-3806 (available 6-10PM 7 days per week)
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Nationwide suicide crisis helpline: 9-8-8