Host Chapter: Halifax • Categories: Adults, Parents and Caregivers
Adult Support Services
Our Inclusion & Adult Support Coordinator provides support for adult individuals, families and professionals based in HRM who seek navigation to services within the community, support in advocacy needs and support in general.
Ages/Life Stage:
Adults, 18+
Description:
Our Adult Support Services offer one-on-one support to help autistic adults / adults on the autism spectrum in the following ways: understanding the diagnosis process, programs & services navigation, peer support, navigating respite services, and much more.
Adult Support Services may also include:
• Public education and information sessions
• Community support
• Support calls and meetings
• System navigation support
• Service navigation support
• Respite navigation support
Community-Based Support
Our Inclusion Team works to promote education, acceptance, and inclusion across the province through our Regional Autism Centres. Find the contact in your area:
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton Region
Cumberland County
Pictou County
South Shore
South West
Strait Area
Truro
Community Inclusion services include:
• Working in partnership with community
• Delivering autism education sessions
• Transition support and services
• Delivering presentations for community organizations and partners
Contact:
Katie Harp, Inclusion & Adult Support Coordinator (HRM)
kharp@autismns.ca ● 902-812-5454