Programs and services available for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder in Nova Scotia.

Family Resource Centres (FRCs) provide community-based programs and services that support the healthy development and well-being of children and youth by strengthening families and communities. Family resource programs and services recognize that children and youth grow and develop within the context of families and communities.

The federal and provincial governments, as well as other organizations, have a variety of programs to assist Caregivers and Care Recipients.

The Disability Support Program (DSP) serves children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, long-term mental illness and physical disabilities in a range of community-based, residential and vocational/day programs. These are voluntary programs designed to support people at various stages of their development and independence.

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This document, presented by Stewart Mckelvey Law Offices, provides information on a variety of relevant legal topics including: wills, guardianship, powers of attorney for property, and personal directives.

This is a blog with resources for hyperlexia and autism.

Autism Society has a host of resources on autism covering a variety of topics for all ages.

Nova Scotia families can access free, universal pre-primary education for four-year-olds, over the next four years. This is an investment in our youngest Nova Scotians that will help them transition more easily into their school years, and identify those who will need additional supports once they begin school a little earlier.

Your child could be eligible to receive up to $2,000 in free money for their post-secondary education from the Canada Learning Bond (CLB). Families can register for the CLB if they have: - Children born on or after January 1, 2004. - Canadian residency or citizenship. - A net family income of $46,605 or less for a family with up to 3 children ? if you have more than 3, visit the Canada Revenue Agency?s website to find your income limit.

The Halifax Central Library has 4 different Autism Tools kits: Sensory Tools, Visual Tools, Fidget Tools, and Communication Tools. Each kit has a variety of items to explore for people of any age. This is a great way to discover which tools work best for you.

On December 28, 2017, the Adult Capacity and Decision-making Act became law. It replaces the Incompetent Persons Act. This new law is for adults who cannot make some or all decisions for themselves. They may not be able to make some decisions because of a learning disability, mental health problems, brain injury, or for other reasons. This law allows another person to make some important decisions for them.

This is a blog from the Autism Awareness Centre Inc. that speaks about the need of respite and how to prepare for respite care.

Strongest Families Institute is a not-for-profit corporation providing evidence-based services to children and families seeking help for mental health and other issues impacting health and well-being. They provide timely care to families by teaching skills through our unique distance coaching approach ? supporting families over the phone and Internet in the comfort and privacy of their own home. The programs are designed to support children and youth from 3-17 years of age.

This guide is for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses who are thinking about adding respite into their lives. The guide is available to provide information on various respite opportunities in Nova Scotia. Not all of the information in this guide will apply to each family.