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Consent Focus Group Leads to Rich Discussion 

Last month, Autism Nova Scotia staff met with 10 Autistic youth from across Canada to talk about consent. The youth provided first voice perspective on their knowledge of consent, their experiences learning about consent, and their feelings of being able to communicate consent.   The focus group was led by Charli Miller (Employment & Community Transitions…

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Cynthia Carrol Inclusion Scholarship 

Do you know a teaching assistant, educational program assistant or educational support worker who has made a positive impact fostering inclusive learning spaces?  Nominations are now open for the Cynthia Carroll Inclusion Scholarship.   This new initiative aims to honour the transformative contributions of educational program staff, teaching assistants and support workers who exemplify excellence…

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The Pearl is the social enterprise of Autism Nova Scotia which includes a high quality, affordable jewellery line made by family, friends and people on the autism spectrum here in Nova Scotia.
The sale of each piece of jewellery directly supports the programs and services at Autism Nova Scotia, but more importantly helps support families and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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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.

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