AUTISM NOVA SCOTIA

Autism Nova Scotia (formerly the Provincial Autism Centre) was founded in October of 2002 by Joan and Jack Craig, parents of an adult son with autism. The prior year, the Craig Foundation endowed a medical research Chair in Autism at Dalhousie University in Halifax, the first of its kind in Canada. The establishment of the Jack and Joan Craig Research Chair in Autism was a vital first step towards fostering new knowledge, improved diagnosis, and improved services for people with autism in Nova Scotia and their families... The second option for accessing an autism diagnosis in childhood is through private practice psychological services that offer autism assessments. This option is paid for out of pocket or through your private insurance provider. Check with your insurance provider to see if psychological assessments are covered under your plan... Working toward a world where autistic people no longer face barriers to living their best quality of life, Autism Nova Scotia advocates for..

Primary location: Bedford