Autism

Last updated on July 22, 2026

The Autism Funding program will transition to a new program. Until then, the Autism Funding program continues unchanged and is accepting new applications until March 2027. Families will be contacted before then about eligibility. Learn more .

A new version of the Parent's Handbook: Your Guide to Autism Funding is now available. It includes updated information and has been edited to include more neuroaffirming language. Learn more.

Find how to connect to autism supports and services for children and youth with support needs.

Start here. Support Specialists can provide you with information about next steps. They have time to chat about your needs and provide guidance at any stage. Call or email.

Assistance is available in English, Chinese, Punjabi, and Tagalog, pending availability. Interpretation services can be arranged in more than 50 languages.

1-844-878-4700

PAIRS.Connect@gov.bc.ca

8:30am - 4:30pm (M-F)
Excluding statutory holidays

For questions regarding your child's autism funding, please contact the Autism Funding Support Team 1-877-777-3530.

For questions about available community resources and building a support team, please contact Autism Information Services BC 1-844-878-4700.

If you live in the Central Okanagan or the North Coast / Bulkely Nechako areas, you have options for how your family accesses supports and services.

For more information, visit the following link or call Autism Information Services BC 1-844-878-4700: Service Delivery Choice for families in Prince Rupert/Haida Gwaii, Smithers, Terrace, Kelowna and the surrounding areas.

Autism Information Services (AIS BC) has become Provincial Access, Information & Resource Services, CYSN (PAIRS).

While continuing to provide autism-related information and support, PAIRS reflects an enhanced and evolving role in supporting children and youth with a broader range of support needs. Building on the strengths of AIS, PAIRS provides families throughout British Columbia with information, resources, guidance, and connections to supports across a child's journey—from early childhood through the transition to adulthood. The new name better represents PAIRS' provincial role in helping families access the information, resources, and supports they need to make informed decisions and meet their unique needs.

For autism-related questions, including how to access Autism Funding, build a support team, and connect with community resources and other autism-related supports and services, please contact PAIRS Autism Information Services BC by phone at 1-844-878-4700 or email PAIRS.Connect@gov.bc.ca.

PAIRS

Find how to connect to services for autism-related information and supports.

What is autism?

Learn the basics about Autism Spectrum Disorder and find out what signs to look for.

Get a diagnostic assessment

Find out how to schedule a diagnostic assessment and access support while you wait.

Access Autism funding

If your child has been diagnosed with autism, find out how to apply for funding and how you can use it.

Information for service providers

Find out how to support families, apply to be on the RASP, or submit invoices.

Forms and resources

Download forms related to autism funding and explore helpful information and supports.

Find Services

Parents/guardians of newly diagnosed children who are new to the Autism Funding Program are invited to attend a one-hour virtual information session.

Upcoming Registrations:

Under 6 Session Registration

Age 6-18 Session Registration

Use the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) to find a qualified professional who provides support in your community.

Search for a service provider

Check your funding balance, set-up service providers for payment, request equipment, get reimbursed and ask questions.

The Parent's Handbook

Find policy and procedure for autism funding.

Parent's Handbook (PDF, 4MB)

The Parent's Handbook is also available in eight other languages.

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