CIRCA-The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism

10/08/2025

Join CIRCA in highlighting our autistic researchers! Emily Coombs tells us about research related to relationships, romance, and sexuality from autistic person's perspective.

*Free*
*No need to pre-register*
*October 17, 4:30-6:00*

Please share around!

09/26/2025

Don't forget! We hope to see you TOMORROW from 3:30pst/6:00 est for our first colloquium for the 2025-2026 school year.

09/16/2025

CIRCA is delighted to announce a presentation by Dr. Cooper-Duffy and her team, who will showcase an example of interdisciplinary education for autistic students and those with developmental disabilities. You won't want to miss this event!!

01/30/2025

The report is now out. It reveals a chronically underfunded system that leaves a staggering number of BC children with disabilities and their families left behind each year

Representative for Children and Youth calls for provincial government to address “urgent needs” of up to 83,000 young people with disabilities not receiving adequate services.

Read the report: https://bit.ly/42wXubq

12/18/2024

The University of British Columbia is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) in Special Education, with concentration in
Autism/Developmental Disabilities/BehaviourDisorders.

Submit complete applications by: January 31, 2025.

See the link for additional information:

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

12/14/2024

Even one left out is too many

11/25/2024

Did you know that over 80,000 children and youth with disabilities do not get the services they need to thrive?

06/06/2024

Please spread the word on this exciting study!

04/02/2024

It is World Autism Acceptance Day. Here's to creating a world that is built for everyone! To learn more about what YOU can do to better support Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, check out https://circa.educ.ubc.ca/professional-development/

03/25/2024

Ever wondered how to authentically include students with extensive support needs within PBIS? Please join us for the last colloquium of the school year! Dr. Virginia Walker will share considerations and strategies with us on April 11 at 4:30. Free BACB CEUs, no need to pre-register.
Zoom link: LOCATION
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/3465041282?pwd=d0-FOWUliaVY2QkFrKzdPKzFOWGdHdz09&omn=68573893971

03/01/2024

You don't want to miss this CIRCA presentation! On March 8 at 10 am, Dr. Veronica Fleury will talk to us about how to mitigate the spread of misinformation in autism. Free ETHICS CEUs. No need to preregister. Zoom link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/3465041282?pwd=d0-FOWUliaVY2QkFrKzdPKzFOWGdHdz09