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Local Resources in the East Kootenays

Community Connections Toy Lending Library (free toy, book, & resource lending library located next to the pediatricians' office in Cranbrook)
- https://www.ccscranbrook.ca/ccrr-program/
Windy Ridge Autism Services (neurodiversity affirming supports based in Cranbrook)
- https://www.windyridgeautismservices.com/
Therapeutic Rehabilitation for East Kootenay Kids (TREKK) (public OT & PT services offered through Interior Health)
- referrals provided through schools, pediatricians & community partners
Foundry East Kootenay (offer young people 12-24 access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services)
- https://foundrybc.ca/eastkootenay/

Therapy BC (A brief overview of provincial programs for families with children with disabilities)
- https://therapybc.ca/bc-programs/
Autism Level Up! (tools for autistic empowerment)
- https://www.autismlevelup.com/#home
NeuroBears (a paid course for young autistic people (ages 8-14) new to understanding their diagnosis)
- https://www.pandasonline.org/catalog/629d766a0f9cbf4f558d121e
Kelly Mahler & Interoception (resources and information for understanding body messages)
- https://www.kelly-mahler.com/
CanChild; Developmental Coordination Disorder (information and recommendations)
- https://canchild.ca/en/diagnoses/developmental-coordination-disorder
PDA Society (resources for understanding and supporting Pathological Demand Avoidance/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy)
- https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/
STAR Institute (resources for sensory health and well-being)
- https://sensoryhealth.org/