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May 12, 2025

Allison Kearley, Recipient of the 2025 Joan Craig Trailblazer Award

We are honoured to announce the 2025 Joan Craig Trailblazer Award recipient, Allison Kearley. This award is presented to an outstanding individual who champions the autism community, amplifies Autistic voices,…

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May 9, 2025

Exploring Textures with Messy Play

Engaging in messy play activities can help with mealtime, bathtime, and other self-care routines. If they are sensitive to textures, these activities can help slowly make them more comfortable. Helpful…

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May 2, 2025

Response to Nova Scotia Provincial School Code of Conduct 

Autism Nova Scotia understands and supports the provincial government's efforts to enhance safety and respect within our schools. We share the commitment to create environments where both students and educators…

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May 1, 2025

Celebrating Incredible Volunteers

Written by Holly Nauss If I were to explain the volunteer recognition event to someone who wasn’t there, I’d tell them it was a heartwarming gathering where volunteers, families, and…

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April 11, 2025

‘It’s a movement’: Flag Raising Ceremonies Across Nova Scotia 

The Autism Nova Scotia flag was raised in communities across the province in early April to celebrate the start of Autism Acceptance Month!  Autism Acceptance Month takes place every April…

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