It’s Time To Say Goodbye

To the autism community,

After many years of sharing resources, updates, and support regarding autism funding in British Columbia, it is time to close asdfunding.com.

There’s encouraging news on BC autism funding. New programs and changes are promising for many families, but my child has aged out of the system, and I no longer have the time or up‑to‑date connection to responsibly maintain this site. Because I can’t keep the information current or reliably guide families through new processes, it’s time to bring this project to an end.

When I started this blog 16 years ago, the information available to families was sparse. Since that time, the rise of social media and many excellent private Facebook groups made this website redundant.

I am grateful to the Autism Support Network of BC. For years they have provided unbiased, evidence-based advice for families. Too many organizations in B.C. are more concerned with spending a large budget or pandering to the vocal minority. If you trust anyone, please let it be the Autism Support Network.

If you’d like to save any specific content from this site, please do so now. I will be taking the site offline soon. After that point, the content will no longer be available.

I have a lump in my throat as I write this knowing that many families have used this resource over the years. Thank you to everyone who contributed, shared experiences, and supported one another here. I’m grateful this community existed and I wish you the best in your personal journey.

Milburn Drysdale

37 thoughts on “It’s Time To Say Goodbye”

  1. Thank you for your longstanding support to the autism community and their families! This blog has helped us in so many ways.

    Dawn of Body Brain Learning

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  2. Thank you Milburn for helping families and for putting your time and effort into this website. My family appreciate the help!

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  3. my son is 36 next week and he got mostly funded by a microboard we started in 2011 and grandparents……….thank you for all your hard work….susan

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  4. Hello – I am grateful for the information you have provided.

    Why are you closing?

    Thank you again. Catherine

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    1. You are welcome. There is a lot of exciting changes happening in BC. My child has aged out, I no longer have the knowledge or experience to share with the readers of this site. It is best that I close it down rather than leaving out-dated information online.

  5. Thank you for all your work over these years; it’s been so valuable to so many. Best wishes to you and your family!

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. It has been an amazing experience connecting with many families over the years. I will miss it!

  6. thank you for all your dedication and support. I followed your advices and insights throughout the year. Appreciated and kudos to you.

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  7. thank you for your hard work, dedication and support of ASD families over the years! Your shared knowledge has been so helpful to us and I’m sure many many others.

    take care!

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  8. Thank you for being a valuable resource.

    Would you consider leaving the website accessible with a note that it’s not updated or something to that effect?

    Wish you and your family all he best.

    Kindest regards, Rupinder

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    1. You are most welcome! Given that the information about autism funding in BC on my website is about to become obsolete, I think it is time to close things down.

  9. Thanks Milburn. Your knowledge sharing was second to none. I always enjoyed your advice and blog.

    P.

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  10. Thank you so much, I’ve sent many parents to this site over the years. You’re a gem of a human 💎

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  11. My child has also aged out but I have enjoyed and benefited greatly from many of your posts since I found you several years ago. So thank you!

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  13. Thank you for all the work you did and the time you gave to support other families. It helped me navigate the system tremendously! All the best in the future!
    Klaus and Claudia

    C. Endhart-Sedlmeir

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  15. thank you so much for the time you put into maintaining this excellent source of information !!

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  16. Thank you very much for your invaluable support and knowledge throughout the last 16 years.

    Diane Washington

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  17. I can’t count the number of times I have visited your site over the past 15 years. Thank you so much for all of your hard work, from the bottom of my heart.

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    1. You are most welcome and I appreciate your kind words. I glad you found my blog useful. I find it quite emotional to close it down after all these years.

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