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March 16, 2026

Supporting Connection & Learning Through Colouring

QuickStart Quick Tips! Looking for simple and engaging indoor activities for the colder months? It’s time to break out your art supplies! Here’s how to support connection and learning during…

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January 30, 2026

Too Cold to Play Outside? Bring Winter Fun Indoors

QuickStart Quick Tips! When winter weather keeps everyone inside, sensory play can be a great way to support creativity, regulation, and connection, all from the comfort of home. This easy…

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July 20, 2026

When Passion Meets Purpose: Landon’s Tip-to-Tip Run

Born and raised on Cape Sable Island, a small island off Nova Scotia’s southern tip, Landon Smith knows what it means to work hard. As a lobster fisherman, runner, and…

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December 12, 2025

Holiday Wellness Tips from Pinwheel Wellness Centre

The holiday season brings connection, celebration, and new experiences, but it can also bring sensory demands, schedule changes, and social pressure. For many Autistic and neurodivergent adults, these shifts can make…

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November 27, 2025

Celebrating Inclusive Education

Honouring 2025 Sheelagh Nolan Award Recipient, Claire Wight Autism Nova Scotia is proud to present the 2025 Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching to Claire Wight, Learning Centre Teacher…

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