Nanaimo: Vancouver Island Branch General Office Information
Branch Coordinator: Alexandria Stuart
Location and Hours of Operation: Nanaimo, BC
Telephone: (250) 714-0801 or (250) 245-2051
Fax: (250) 714-0802
E-mail: astuart@autismbc.ca
Phone hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00 to 3:00
Office hours: By appointment
Office Resources
Information
The office is available to help parents, self-advocates, professionals and members of the public locate current up-to-date information about Autism Spectrum Disorders. Advocacy Information and Services
The role of the Vancouver Island Office and coordinator is provide advocacy information and support. The purpose is to teach self-advocates and families to effectively advocate for services. Browsing Library
A small browsing library with up-to-date books and videos about Autism Spectrum Disorder is maintained in the Vancouver Island office. Vancouver Island members have access to a librarian at the provincial library (1-888-437-0880). Books and videos not available in public libraries are sent free of charge through a generous donation of the Donner Foundation. Presentations and Workshops
If you would like to request a presentation or workshop for ten or more people in the community please contact the Nanaimo office for further information. - Autism Classroom Talk
- Developing Effective Individual Education Plans
- Advocacy Workshop for Families
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Introduction for Families
- Avoiding Challenging Behaviours by Improving Communication
- Strategies to Incorporate Social Goals across the School Environment
Community Support Groups
Nanaimo Community Group
Details to follow
Families Running ABA Programs Community Group
This is an informal evening for parents running ABA programs to meet and share, swap, and celebrate ideas. Contact Person: Diane Therriault
E-mail: dtherriault@shaw.ca | 
