Autism Centre
Autism Atlantic Summer Institute
Autism and the Elementary Years & Autism at the Secondary Level
Autism Atlantic is again hosting it's summer programming with courses held in Annapolis Valley from August 20-24, 2012 (Elementary Years - 30 PD hours) and Hebbville from August 28-30, 2012 (Secondary Level - 18 PD hours).
Full information on the 2012 Autism Atlantic Summer Institute can be found HERE. Registration forms may be downloaded HERE. Deadline for registration is June 30, 2012.
The Autism Centre of the South Shore was established in 2009 to advance the personal development, equal opportunity and participation of people with autism in a safe, respectful and supportive community.
The Centre is supported by the SSRSB which provides space for it at Hebbville Academy and centre management by the Board's Autism Consultant. The Board also provided funding for the purchase of furniture and other start-up costs for the centre. The centre is staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers, some who have autism, and offers valuable resources and materials that are loaned out to educators, families and individuals in the community such as caregivers, volunteers or even prospective employers of individuals with autism.
It is a meeting place for professional development and support for South Shore Regional School Board staff, families and community members, as well as for individuals with autism. Its programs include a voluntary anger management and social skills program for teenagers with autism and Asperger's Syndrome, which is offered after school under the direction of the Board's Autism Consultant.
Many other organized social and leisure activities for our clients as well as parent support groups and various organizations have taken place are many more are scheduled. The centre is also used by students and staff during the school day.
Our vision is that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder achieve their potential and that they and their families have universal access to the resources they require.
The Autism Centre Society is a centre of excellence that advances the personal development, equal opportunity and participation of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder within a safe and supportive community.
Portable Classroom #1
Hebbville Academy
16147 Hwy 3
RR#4 Bridgewater, N.S.
B4V 6Y1
Visits by Appointment, please call:
Catherine Rahey, Autism Consultant
Kelli Nauss, Autism Transition Facilitator
541-8233
Website and Email Address:
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http://autismcentresocietyss.com
What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological disorder which causes developmental disability. Autism affects the way the brain functions, resulting in difficulties with communication and social interaction, and unusual patterns of behaviour, activities and interests. Autism can result in difficulties with social relationships, communication and behavior.
How many people have autism?
Autism prevalence is on the rise with recent figures being 1 in 100.
What can we do?
Families, educators and community partners need resources and great deal of interagency support. We must join hands in our effort to provide the best primary care possible to those individuals with autism across their lifespan, as well as their educators and care givers.
Click HERE For information on the Project Lifesaver Associtaion of Nova Scotia
Click HERE to view the Autism Awareness Month Proclamation by the Government of Nova Scotia.
