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October 13, 2022

The Power of a Small Community

Gwen's son Kyle drops off a donation to Autism Nova Scotia. During the isolation period of the pandemic, Gwen Issacs found a sense of community in a Facebook Group dedicated…

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September 20, 2022

Walk YOUR Way 2022 Raffle

In our province today, 1 in 34 children under the age of five have a confirmed diagnosis of autism. This statistic and our commitment to the autism community inspires our…

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September 15, 2022

Employment support programs break workplace barriers by providing personalized support to increase workplace success. “Autism cuts across every segment of society, yet not every part of that segment has equal…

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September 9, 2022

Five Tips for Post-Secondary Students

Post-Secondary Autism Support Services [PASS] is here to help you navigate the transition from high school to early adulthood and post-secondary. The program works to create plans that are unique…

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June 15, 2022

Pinwheel Wellness Centre – Mental Health Support

Earlier this year, Autism Nova Scotia opened our Pinwheel Wellness Centre to support Autistic adults who are experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health needs. The Pinwheel Wellness Centre will help unlock access…

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