Children Who Require Additional Support
Being a parent is hard work at the best of times, but can be especially demanding when your child is facing extraordinary circumstances. These listings are not only for your child, but for you! If you need that extra support, someone to talk to, or just that extra hour to yourself. Below is a list of services for parents that currently have a child that requires additional support, or if you are interested in early intervention.
Autism Information Services British Columbia (AIS BC)
Provides information and supports for autism and related disorders to families, service providers, and community professionals across the province.
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Provides early intervention therapy, rehabilitation and vocational services for young children with physical, neurological and developmental challenges.
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Richmond Society for Community Living
Provides information, resources and/or support to family members who face the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member with a developmental disability.
Find Out MoreFamily Support Institute
Strengthen and supports families who have a family member with a disability.
Find Out MoreInfant Development Program
Richmond Society for Community Living
Provides support for children birth to 3 years of age who may have or are at risk of a delay in development.
Find Out MorePACE
Pace is a healing and learning centre for children with significant emotional and/or behavioural challenges and their families.
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Richmond Society for Community Living
Respite care providers give families a break by spending a few hours or an over-night period with their child with developmental disabilities.
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Richmond Society for Community Living
Helps families with children with developmental disabilities to access childcare.
Find Out MoreThe C.O.D.E. Initiative
The C.O.D.E. Initiative is at the forefront of empowering youth, particularly neurodivergent and autistic youth, through tailored STEM workshops and coding classes.
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