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Arts-based program for Neurodivergent youth

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Communication Interpretation Research

Sunday, June 14, 2026
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
King George / Cambie Community Park
4100 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC

Hi, my name is Kevan, and I am from Richmond Secondary School. During my free time, I enjoy bullet journaling, taking notes, and designing websites. I also enjoy photography, and I usually take pictures whenever I go on a walk or run around Richmond. Another one of my hobbies includes teaching and making music; I have been active in playi
Hi, my name is Kevan, and I am from Richmond Secondary School. During my free time, I enjoy bullet journaling, taking notes, and designing websites. I also enjoy photography, and I usually take pictures whenever I go on a walk or run around Richmond. Another one of my hobbies includes teaching and making music; I have been active in playing for concert bands and solo piano. I run the newspaper at my school, and I am passionate about current events and new media. I am able to help and tutor anyone who is struggling or eager to learn more about Science. I excited to get to know you all better!

Hello, I'm Emma, a student from Richmond Secondary School. My favourite thing to do when I’m alone is to relax and listen to music. When I listen to music, I feel like I have become the main character of a story that belongs to not anyone else, but me. Music has been around me since I was little. It was what brought me the passion and in
Hello, I'm Emma, a student from Richmond Secondary School. My favourite thing to do when I’m alone is to relax and listen to music. When I listen to music, I feel like I have become the main character of a story that belongs to not anyone else, but me. Music has been around me since I was little. It was what brought me the passion and interest to learn about different cultures and countries, as well as to learn another language, Korean. I think the charisma of languages is that not only can they help us with our daily communications, but also to express our emotions and feelings non-abstractly. Although I enjoy spending time with myself, I also like to interact and meet new people and push myself to try new things that I’ve never tried before. In this case, it is to join the BC Children and Youth Connection Society. I can’t wait to meet and share my knowledge with you guys!

Hi, my name is Audrey, and I am from Richmond Secondary School. In my free time, I like creating digital designs, going on walks with friends and family, teaching myself new skills, and learning new things. I also enjoy playing badminton, which I have played for over five years. Alongside that, I have a passion for science, math and diffe
Hi, my name is Audrey, and I am from Richmond Secondary School. In my free time, I like creating digital designs, going on walks with friends and family, teaching myself new skills, and learning new things. I also enjoy playing badminton, which I have played for over five years. Alongside that, I have a passion for science, math and different forms of art. In the past, I have volunteered for various community events, and organizations. These experiences have sparked my interest in volunteering, and contributing to the community. I hope that this program will be a great learning opportunity for everyone!

Hello, my name is Jimbo, and I am from Richmond Secondary School. I enjoy doing a variety of activities, including playing video games at home. I spend my time playing games such as Valorant and osu!. In addition, I also play chess and the piano. I enjoy playing pieces that are for my own satisfaction as well as focusing on exam repertoir
Hello, my name is Jimbo, and I am from Richmond Secondary School. I enjoy doing a variety of activities, including playing video games at home. I spend my time playing games such as Valorant and osu!. In addition, I also play chess and the piano. I enjoy playing pieces that are for my own satisfaction as well as focusing on exam repertoires to achieve my goals. Ever since I finished my ARCT music theory and history, my dedication increased towards completing ARCT. In school, the main subjects I focus on are mathematics and sciences as they both interest me and are also the main subjects for my future education. Lastly, I occasionally pick up my Rubik’s cube, where I can solve it under 15 seconds. I am most of the time a nice and interactive person, with a very dedicated mind for things I admire. I hope to a bring positive learning experience, and will look forward meeting you guys!

Hello, my name is Vivian Lu, a grade 10 student from Richmond Secondary School. During my free time I love to read, draw, go for walks, and listen to music. Additionally, I'm always exploring new learning opportunities. My favourite subjects in school are science, math, and art as I’m very interested and passionate about learning them. As
Hello, my name is Vivian Lu, a grade 10 student from Richmond Secondary School. During my free time I love to read, draw, go for walks, and listen to music. Additionally, I'm always exploring new learning opportunities. My favourite subjects in school are science, math, and art as I’m very interested and passionate about learning them. Aside from English, I'm also fluent in Mandarin. I’m looking forward to volunteering as a tutor, and would love to teach anyone with an interest in learning!

Hi! My name is Tyler, and I am attending Burnaby South Secondary School. In school, my favourite subjects are Science, Math, and English; although, I do enjoy all of the subjects. I play piano and I’m working on preparing for my ARCT exam. I enjoy playing all of my repertoires, and I also play more modern, contemporary pieces too. My favo
Hi! My name is Tyler, and I am attending Burnaby South Secondary School. In school, my favourite subjects are Science, Math, and English; although, I do enjoy all of the subjects. I play piano and I’m working on preparing for my ARCT exam. I enjoy playing all of my repertoires, and I also play more modern, contemporary pieces too. My favourite pieces to play are "Morning Passages" by Philip Glass, and "Storm" by Eric Radford. As well to playing piano, I also do karate. I am a brown belt, and I help out younger kids, developing my leadership skills. I want to become a volunteer tutor here because I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I hope that you will learn more about science with our courses!

Hi, I'm David, a student from U-Hill Secondary in Vancouver. I like classical music, and by classical music I mean music from the late 1600s to the mid 1900s. I also like non-copyrighted background music. I'm decent at piano and cello and excel in slide whistle. I have a cat that hates me, as most cats do. I have a drawing tablet, but I c
Hi, I'm David, a student from U-Hill Secondary in Vancouver. I like classical music, and by classical music I mean music from the late 1600s to the mid 1900s. I also like non-copyrighted background music. I'm decent at piano and cello and excel in slide whistle. I have a cat that hates me, as most cats do. I have a drawing tablet, but I can't draw. I enjoy playing precisely zero sports. I also don't like most things sweet. Onto subjects, I guess. I like Math, Science, English, Social Studies, pretty much everything, honestly. I'll be volunteering for the Science Club. Join if you want. That should just about do it, I would imagine. See you potentially some time in the future.

Hey there! I’m Larisse Zhao, a student at St. Michaels University School in Victoria, British Columbia. I enjoy volunteering and teaching others and have had many leadership opportunities in the past. I hope to make a positive impact on everyone I meet and make sure that everyone leaves the classes I teach with knowledge and a good grasp
Hey there! I’m Larisse Zhao, a student at St. Michaels University School in Victoria, British Columbia. I enjoy volunteering and teaching others and have had many leadership opportunities in the past. I hope to make a positive impact on everyone I meet and make sure that everyone leaves the classes I teach with knowledge and a good grasp of the concepts. I enjoy doing ballet, playing the piano, and playing multiple sports. In my free time, you can find me composing music, going out for a run in nature, or hanging out with my beloved dog :)

Hello, My name is Ethan Li, and I currently go to Hugh Boyd Secondary. My favourite subjects are Science and Math. Some other things about me are I like fencing and reading. I have been fencing four times a week for two years. Fencing has made me realize that as long as I persist in doing one thing, I will definitely make progress. My fav
Hello, My name is Ethan Li, and I currently go to Hugh Boyd Secondary. My favourite subjects are Science and Math. Some other things about me are I like fencing and reading. I have been fencing four times a week for two years. Fencing has made me realize that as long as I persist in doing one thing, I will definitely make progress. My favourite books are Battle Royal, Fahrenheit 451, and The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck. I also love cats and pizzly bears. The pizzly bear is my favourite animal because it’s a showcase of what human sciences can do with nature. Lastly, I wanted to become a volunteer tutor because I like learning new things and I want to become a teacher in the future, so this is a great learning experience.

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I am a student currently attending Richmond Secondary School. My favourite subjects in school are math and physics. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano and watching movies. Volunteering is also my passion as I love to interact with people and work as a team. I wish be a positive and helpful member of this community :)

Hello! My name is Zongze Wu, but you can call me Johnny. I go to Richmond Christian School, and some of my passions include basketball, computer programming, and science. I look forward to teaching Science 9, and I hope to make an impact on your science learning journey!

Hey, I'm Yaro, a student from McMath Secondary School in Richmond. I like to travel, and I have been to more than 20 countries. During my free time, I like to play basketball and read. My favourite subjects are Math and Science, but I am a well-rounded student. I am an independent and outgoing person. I am willing to share joy with people
Hey, I'm Yaro, a student from McMath Secondary School in Richmond. I like to travel, and I have been to more than 20 countries. During my free time, I like to play basketball and read. My favourite subjects are Math and Science, but I am a well-rounded student. I am an independent and outgoing person. I am willing to share joy with people around me and show sympathy to people in need. I look forward to see you in class in the future!

"Hi, my name is Kaela and I go to Hugh Boyd Secondary school! My favourite subject in school is science, but I especially like chemistry! I would love to pursue dentistry in the future, so I actually enjoy all sciences! Outside of school, I play piano and I’m working on completing RCM level 10 piano and theory. My favourite hobbies are re
"Hi, my name is Kaela and I go to Hugh Boyd Secondary school! My favourite subject in school is science, but I especially like chemistry! I would love to pursue dentistry in the future, so I actually enjoy all sciences! Outside of school, I play piano and I’m working on completing RCM level 10 piano and theory. My favourite hobbies are reading, listening to music and watching shows. Volunteering is another passion of mine because I like experiences where I can help others!"

My favourite hobby is making ceramics, and I figure that I have a huge passion for it. Making pottery not only helps me build new skills but also improves my concentration and creativity skills. I have been doing pottery for about three years now, and I absolutely love it because it is an escape from the real world, allowing me to create
My favourite hobby is making ceramics, and I figure that I have a huge passion for it. Making pottery not only helps me build new skills but also improves my concentration and creativity skills. I have been doing pottery for about three years now, and I absolutely love it because it is an escape from the real world, allowing me to create something beautiful and meaningful. Among all subjects, physics is my favourite. Although the process of understanding the concepts can be quite difficult, I really enjoy challenging myself and succeeding, which gives me the confidence in my abilities to exceed my limits. This is my first time volunteering, and it sparked my interest to contribute more to the community. I am very glad I participated in this volunteering opportunity, and I hope to make a positive contribution to this program.
Tony Li (UT, ON, CA. May 2021 - Aug. 2022)
Chantelle Zhong (2020-2024)
Lisa Huang, Steveston-London Secondary School

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The most recent donation to AutismBC amounts to $3,380.

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In our second fundraiser for the Richmond Hospital Foundation, we raised $3,370. Through these two fundraisers alone, we raised $8,535 for the Medical Imaging Centre.

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Welcome to our in-person event:
Date: Dec. 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: In front of Cora Richmond at Ironwood Mall
Address: 11380 Steveston Hwy #170, Richmond, BC V7A 3Z5

The NeuroBridge Project is a youth-led interdisciplinary research project examining how communication is interpreted across different minds in school environments.
In everyday interactions, communication frequently relies on implicit meaning, contextual cues, and socially shared assumptions. However, these assumptions are not uniformly processed. The same message may be interpreted in fundamentally different ways depending on how individuals perceive language, context, and social signals.
This project investigates these differences, with a particular focus on variation across neurotypical and neurodivergent students.
This study focuses on how meaning is constructed in situations where communication is indirect, ambiguous, or socially nuanced.
Rather than treating communication as stable or universally understood, the project examines how multiple interpretations emerge from the same observable interaction. Differences in interpretation are analyzed as systematic patterns rather than individual errors.
Particular attention is given to neurodiversity, where variation in cognitive processing and social inference may lead to distinct interpretation profiles.
The study employs a scenario-based survey design grounded in real school contexts.
Participants are presented with common communication situations involving ambiguity or indirectness, including indirect feedback, minimal responses, sarcasm, and socially complex interactions.
For each scenario, participants report:
This design enables the comparison of how different individuals construct meaning from the same communicative input.
The project aims to:
This project challenges the assumption that communication is inherently shared and uniformly understood.
By demonstrating that meaning is constructed differently across minds, NeuroBridge highlights a fundamental source of misunderstanding in everyday interactions. These differences are particularly significant in the context of neurodiversity, where implicit and socially inferred meanings may not be consistently interpreted.
The findings contribute to a more precise understanding of communication as an interpretive process and support the development of clearer, more inclusive communication practices in educational settings.
Communication is not a fixed transfer of meaning, but a process of interpretation—one that varies across minds.




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