Upcoming Autism Education Community Series: Understanding Behaviour
A free session for parents and caregivers of preschool-aged children with autism. More dates and locations coming soon - stay tuned!
| DATE | LOCATION | TIME | REGISTER |
| June 16 |
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library 405 Main St, Yarmouth, NS |
3:30-4:30 pm | Register here |
| June 17 |
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library 84 Warwick St, Digby, NS |
12:30-1:30 pm | Register here |
| June 17 |
McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow St, Shelburne, NS |
5:30-6:30 pm | Register here |
| July 7 |
James McConnell Memorial Library 50 Falmouth Street Sydney, NS B1P 6X9 |
3:30-4:30 pm | Register here |
| July 7 |
Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street Glace Bay, NS B1A 3B9 |
6:00-7:00 pm | Register here |
| July 8 |
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre 606 Reeves Street Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2R7 |
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Register here |
| July 8 |
Antigonish Town & County Library 283 Main Street #Room 123 Antigonish, NS B2G 2C3 |
5:00-6:00pm | Register here |
| July 14 |
Truro Library 754 Prince Street Truro, NS B2N 1G9 |
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Register here |
| July 17 |
Pictou Library 99 Water Street Pictou, NS B0K 1H0 |
5:30 - 6:30pm | Register Here |
| July 18 |
Cumberland Public Libraries - Four Fathers Memorial Library 21 Acadia Street Amherst, NS B4H 1X2 |
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Register Here |
| July 22 |
Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library 45 Gates Avenue Middleton, NS B0S 0B2 |
12:30 - 1:30pm | Register Here |
| July 22 |
Wolfville Memorial Library 21 Elm Avenue Wolfville, NS B4P 2A1 |
5:00 - 6:00pm | Register here |
| July 25 |
Windsor Regional Library 195 Albert Street Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 |
1:30 - 2:30pm | Register here |
Nova Scotia is enhancing autism services for preschool age children and their families, introducing additional supports across the province.
As part of this effort, the Provincial Preschool Autism Service has developed a collection of education resources to help parents and caregivers build skills and support for their children. Clinicians have collaborated to ensure these materials are trustworthy and reliable. The series covers various topics and provides helpful strategies for daily life, but does not replace a personalized service plan for your child. It's essential to work with your clinician team to create a plan tailored to your child and family's needs.
This is just the beginning. The Autism Education Series will grow to include more resources aiming to meet parents and caregivers on their own journeys. We will continue to listen and collect feedback from parents and caregivers to make sure that they have the information they need.
A note about language
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder, which one is it?
The terminology used has changed over the years. As we know that individuals with autism vary widely in their strengths and difficulties, the current official diagnostic term is Autism Spectrum Disorder. In our presentations, we will be using the terms autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder interchangeably.
Get Started!
English series
- Guide to Supporting my Child
- Understanding Autism
- Introduction to Neurodiversity
- Making Sense of Behaviour
- Autism Diagnosis: What to Expect?
- Exploring Play
- Engagement
- Social Communication
- Social Skills: Part 1
- Social Skills: Part 2
- Social Skills: Part 3
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Daily Routines
- Transitions
- Mealtime
- Toileting (Helpful strategies shared from the IWK Health Infant and Preschool Rehabilitation Team - not specific to autism).
- Augmentative and/or Alternative Communication
- Sleep Basics
French series
Parent Perspectives series
- Parent Perspectives
- Parent Perspectives: Part 2
- Parent Perspectives: Part 3
- Parent Perspectives: Part 4 French
- Parent Perspectives: Part 5 Arabic
- Parents and Caregiver Self Care