Finally a diagnosis!

My son underwent a psychoeducational evaluation recently. I've only recieved half the results but he finally has an Autism diagnosis...at nearly 18 years old. He has severe learning disabilities in academics, memory, executive functioning, adaptive functioning, and affect regulation. As well as mild to moderate in cognitive ability and attention.

He has prior diagnoses such as the CPTSD, anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, OCD... Some which have he doesn't seem to have anymore which is fantastic!!

I have concerns now that he has these diagnoses as he's almost a legal adult. There are next to nothing for supports for adults. I'm not sure where to turn now. I'm in northern BC Canada. So I'm in search of online resources if you know of anything!

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DoubleRings · 51-55, F

This is what I got from Chat GPT as a follow up to my last message:

In British Columbia, the equivalents to ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) and DSO (Developmental Services Ontario) are managed under different programs, but they serve similar functions.

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✅ ODSP Equivalent in BC:

British Columbia’s equivalent to ODSP is:

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Assistance Program

Offered through BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
• Purpose: Provides financial support, medical coverage, and other benefits to adults with disabilities.
• Eligibility: Must be 18+, meet financial eligibility, and be designated as a Person with Disabilities.
• Supports Include:
• Monthly financial assistance
• Medical and dental coverage
• Bus passes or transportation support
• Assistance with housing, employment, and more

More info: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/eligibility/pwd

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✅ DSO Equivalent in BC:

BC does not have an exact version of DSO, but similar services are delivered through:

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)
• Purpose: Supports adults (19+) with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
• Services Include:
• Residential supports
• Community inclusion programs
• Employment supports
• Planning and coordination

CLBC is similar to what DSO does in Ontario: determining eligibility and coordinating services.

More info: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca

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To Sum Up:

Service Ontario British Columbia
Financial support for adults with disabilities ODSP PWD Program (Ministry of Social Development)
Access to developmental services DSO CLBC (Community Living BC)