Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to create an inclusive classroom for Autistic students?
Nominate them for the Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching, celebrating the legacy of the late Sheelagh Nolan and her passion for inclusive education.
Pinwheel Wellness Centre’s Wellness Groups offer Autistic adults (19+) a supportive virtual space to connect, learn, and explore topics related to mental health and wellbeing from a neuro-inclusive lens.
We're pleased to be offering the following groups this fall: Anxiety Support, Depression Support, and Body-Mind Connection.
Autism Nova Scotia relies on volunteers to help bring our programs and events to life in communities across the province. Whether it's a one-time event or an ongoing commitment, there's a place for you here. We'd love to hear from you!
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It’s our vision to create a world where autism is understood, accepted and everyone is living a full life. We offer a range of programming, services and advocacy across the lifespan.
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We know that finding support close to home is important. That’s why we have local centres in communities across the province.
Regional Autism Centres
QuickStart Quick Tips! Reading with your child is one of the simplest ways to create opportunities for communication, connection and learning. You don’t need to read every word on every page or finish the whole book. What matters most is sharing the experience and following your child’s interests. Every story can introduce new words, build…
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QuickStart Quick Tips! Before children use lots of words, they often communicate with gestures—and those little movements are a big step in language development! Some important communication gestures include: When your child uses a gesture, respond as if they’re having a conversation with you. For example: Child points to a ball, you can say, “You…
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This Action Plan is building a comprehensive approach to move towards full community, economic, and social inclusion for Autistic people in Nova Scotia.
Completing the Action Plan is the first step of this work. Autism Nova Scotia will continue to collaborate with Autistic people, their families/caregivers, and government to implement this Autism Action Plan for Nova Scotia.
Working toward a world where autistic people no longer face barriers to living their best quality of life, Autism Nova Scotia advocates for the autistic community across all levels of government. We act as leaders in educating and training employers, organizations, and institutions in accepting and accommodating autistic individuals in all areas of society.
