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Beyond Accommodation: What Autistic Youth Taught Me About Technology Use

by Micaela Pirritano,MA, MTA | April 2026Author’s Note: This blog post is based on findings from my master’s thesis, Unpacking the Role of Technology in the Lives of Autistic Youth. Pseudonyms are used throughout, and identifying details have been altered to protect...

Navigating the AFU Transition

Dear Cherish Families, The Province of British Columbia has announced that it will begin phasing out the Autism Funding Unit (AFU), with the program fully closing by March 31, 2027. In its place, two new funding streams will be introduced: the BC Children and Youth...

Consultation Service Update

We want to share an important update about how consultation services will be structured at Cherish Collective. Due to recent changes to AFU funding, we will no longer offer Family Consultation and Educational Consultation as standalone service labels. If consultation...

GST Status Update

As part of our ongoing commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency, Cherish Collective is updating how GST is applied to certain services in alignment with current Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidance. Many services will continue exactly as before In some...

TELUS eClaim Direct Billing

Cherish is now offering direct billing through TELUS eClaims. While we currently support Desjardins Insurance and Manulife Financial, any provider not explicitly listed is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Let us know if you don't see your insurer on our list and we...

Sun Life Direct Billing

Cherish Collective is now officially accepting Sun Life insurance. As we integrate their systems into our practice, we’re anticipating a bit of a learning phase for our admin team. We appreciate your patience while we ensure everything is filed correctly on your...

Service Update: Transition of Lifestyle Support Work

image by freepikOur Support Worker service has always operated on a profit-neutral basis as part of our commitment to supporting Cherish families. From the beginning, this department was created not as a revenue driver, but as a response to a real gap many families...

Planning Ahead: Preparing for the AFU Transition

The Province of British Columbia has announced that the Autism Funding Unit (AFU) will conclude on March 31, 2027. While a transition period remains in place through 2026–2027, families may wish to begin planning for how this shift could affect their long-term service...

Autism Funding Unit (AFU) Transition Update

The Province of British Columbia has announced that theAutism Funding Unit (AFU) will end on March 31, 2027. Read Government AnnouncementIn its place, the Province will introduce a broader disability-wide system that will adjust: Eligibility criteria How support needs...

New Operating Name: Cherish Collective

We are transitioning from "Cherish Clinic" to publicly operating as "Cherish Collective."This shift reflects our ongoing commitment to de-pathologizing neurodiversity and moving further away from a traditional medical-model framework. The name "Cherish Collective"...

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