Helpful Websites
Children’s Information
The US Centres for Disease Control (CDC) has a webpage designed for children to learn more about autism.
The Kids Health site is a good site to help children understand various health problems and disabilities.
A site for kids with disabilities to chat, learn and connect with others.
The Kids Help Phone is available to any young person who feels they need help. Check out their site at
Teen Information
Autism Ontario has a nice site which is very easy to get around and has good information for teens and adults.
The OASIS (Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support) @ MAAP Services is a terrific site for information and suggestions for teens and parents. It addresses many topics for families living on the autism spectrum.
The National Autistic Society in Great Britain has great site with loads of information. For information dedicated to teens, use the search function asking for teens with autism.
Adult Information
National Autistic Society in Great Britain. Lots of great resources.
The OASIS @MAAP site. There is information on the full spectrum, not only on Asperger Syndrome.
Tony Attwood is the guru of all things Asperger.
OAARSN (Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network) is a site which uses online communication tools to connect people. There are many first person stories, articles and other items of interest to adults, parents, caregivers, professionals available here.
Autism Ontario website
Autism Society Canada – Canada’s national autism voice. Excellent information and resources can be found here.
Geneva Centre for Autism – resources, conferences
Autism Society of America
Centres for Disease Control – adult information
Autism Nova Scotia
1456 Brenton Street
Halifax, N.S. B3J 2K7
Telephone: 902-446-4995
Toll free in Nova Scotia: 1-877-544-4495
Fax: 902-446-4997
Email: info@provincialautismcentre.ca
Open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
