Autism Nova Scotia

• Autism Nova Scotia calling for return of some in-person learning

  'When you're looking at students with disabilities and students on the spectrum ... that transition from school to home can be very challenging.'

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
  
• N.S. mother shares ‘overwhelming’ experience of caring for kids with autism during COVID-19

  Tracey Avery and her husband are at home with their 19-year-old twins, Brandon and Kyle, both of whom have autism and require around-the-clock care.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
  
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• Autism Aviators, a program to help make travel more accessible, takes off

  On Sunday, a mock travel day at Halifax Stanfield Airport sought to give those on the autism spectrum the chance to experience the process of travelling through an airport.

  Canada

  May 26, 2019
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• ‘202 holes in my heart:’ Halifax family reeling after service dog removal

  "How do you qualify your love for an animal, particularly one who helps your child so significantly?"

  Features

  May 15, 2019
• Nova Scotia adds 173 new positions to help with inclusive education

  The $15 million put towards inclusive education this year includes over $3 million for training and development.

  Education

  May 2, 2019
• Halifax Public Library introduces new autism tool kit

  As part of World Autism Day, the library has now launched a fourth kit called communication tools.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2019
• Blue flag-raising kicks off Nova Scotia Autism Awareness month

  Supporters gathered in the historic Halifax Grand Parade centre in front of city hall for the raising of the Autism Nova Scotia flag.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2019
• IWK Health Centre evasive on what services exist for Nova Scotia kids with autism

  Atlantic Canada's biggest children's hospital was evasive and unable to answer many questions in an interview that aimed to bring "clarity" on concerns raised by several families dealing with severe autism.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2018
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• Autism Nova Scotia sees 50 per cent hike in calls about complex autism cases since 2016

  Autism Nova Scotia says the increase "speaks to lack of access" to programs and supports

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2017
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• ‘Hunger games of parenting’: Parents call for more help for students with autism

  While the province injects millions into class caps and pre-primary programming, parents of students with autism say their children are being left behind.

  Education

  Sep 21, 2017