2025 Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the season with Autism Nova Scotia!
Join us at our Holiday Celebration! Enjoy some festive treats while honouring educators and inclusive education across the province.
Become an Autism Nova Scotia Member!
Membership offers many benefits, both to yourself and our organization. Your annual membership fee goes directly towards supporting the resources and programming Autism Nova Scotia offers for the autism community throughout the province.
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Understanding
Acceptance
Inclusion
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The support we provide for Autistic individuals, families and caregivers is only possible with YOUR support.
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How can we help you?
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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Regional Autism Centres
We know that finding support close to home is important to autistic folks and their families. That’s why we have a presence in communities right across the province.
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Our Stories...
Inclusion in Action
At 32 Kevin has found a place where his focus and attention to detail truly shine. As a Shop Technician at Harding Medical he helps assemble wheelchairs and accessibility equipment that people across Atlantic Canada rely on every day. Kevin’s path to Harding Medical began with his father Todd, who started working there after retiring….
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Winter Dressing Routines
Getting ready to go outside can be a great opportunity to build independence and connection! Try these simple strategies to make dressing fun: Bonus Tips: Learn more about QuickStart Nova Scotia.
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Autism Action Plan
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.
Creating Change
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.
