Pictou County
Pictou County
Regional Autism Centre
The Pictou County Chapter of Autism Nova Scotia provides support, networking, and social learning opportunities to Autistic individuals, persons with autism, and their families and loved ones. We strive to promote education about autism, service navigation, and provide an inclusive, fun, non-judgmental atmosphere where our members can participate in rewarding programs and social activities.
The Pictou County Chapter of Autism Nova Scotia is proud to offer various programs and supports to our region:
• One-to-One Swimming Lessons
(in partnership with YMCA)
• Music Therapy (in partnership with
Heather Cameron)
• Art Program (in partnership with
Helen Boucher)
• Chat ‘N’ Chill Program
• Workshops & Information Sessions
In addition to the local social programs listed above, we also offer province-wide programming at our centre including:
• Family Support & Resource Navigation
• Healthy Relationships Sexuality & Autism
• Employment Supports & Programming
• Post-Secondary Autism Support Services
Office:
115 MacLean Street
New Glasgow NS B2H 4M5
Contact:
Liz Wilson
pictoucounty@autismns.ca
902-695-5505
Programs & Services Offering
Chapter News
2022 Sheelagh Nolan Award Recipient
The Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching is a prestigious award that honours the devotion and perseverance of the late Sheelagh Nolan. Sheelagh was an active contributor to many school and community causes. Sheelagh’s son, Patrick, is on the Autism Spectrum and was always Sheelagh’s greatest inspiration. With this award, we celebrate her legacy…
Read full articleAnnual General Meeting
Autism Nova Scotia’s 2022 Annual General Meeting took place via Zoom on Wednesday, June 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm (AST). View our 2021-2022 AGM video here!
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