The Provincial Preschool Autism Service is a partnership between IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia providing services and support for preschool-age children and families across Nova Scotia.
Preschool autism services in Nova Scotia are evolving to support children with autism and their families. The focus is on providing needs-based services, which means that the support offered will be customized to fit the unique strengths, needs, and priorities of each child and family.
Children and families are at the center of what we do, ensuring that the supports provided meet each child’s needs and their family’s priorities. Parents and caregivers know their child best.
SUPPORT ACROSS THE PRESCHOOL YEARS
PPAS OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS:
Services are available across Nova Scotia based on the unique needs of each child and family priorities up until Grade Primary.
- Clinical Intake and Care Coordination
- Foundational Education - Access the Autism Education Series
- Autism Diagnostic Assessment
- QuickStart Nova Scotia provided by Autism Nova Scotia
- Communication Services provided by Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
- Focused Intervention
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)–Informed Service
- Intensive Service
- Transition to School
For more information, please see attached PPAS Overview handout.
Whether you’re looking for information, making a referral, or have questions, we’re with you every step of the way. Families now have one phone number and email to connect with preschool autism services in Nova Scotia, including autism assessments and supports for children and families before starting Grade Primary. Led by IWK Health, the Provincial Preschool Autism Service Clinical Intake and Care Coordination Service is a single point of contact for preschool autism services offered by all Provincial Preschool Autism Service partners – Autism Nova Scotia, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Health, and IWK Health – for families seeking autism-specific services and supports for their pre-school aged child, including autism assessment.
- Call Toll-Free: 1-833-200-7817
- Email: intake-preschoolautism@iwk.nshealth.ca
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
