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March 7, 2025

Pictou’s Late Discovered Peer Support Group Success

Since launching in January 2024, the Pictou County Regional Autism Centre’s (Chapter’s) Late Discovered Peer Support Group has seen tremendous success. The program was created after identifying a gap in…

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March 6, 2025

Central Office Move This Spring

Autism Nova Scotia has some big news to share! We are excited to announce that our two Central offices are moving to a new location this spring! This move will…

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February 6, 2025

Heavy Work Ideas

Have you ever noticed how toddlers love to climb, push, pull, or crash into things? That’s because the body craves movement and resistance. This kind of activity is called heavy…

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January 25, 2025

Employment Coaching Q&A

Looking for one-on-one employment support? Here are some frequently asked questions about the Employment Coaching program! Q: Who is this program for? A: This program is for Autistic, working individuals…

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January 25, 2025

Toy Rotation

What is Toy Rotation? Toy rotation is an easy and effective strategy that involves periodically swapping toys. Rather than having all toys available at once, some are stored away and…

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