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Autism Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS, Canada

Halifax-based community organization founded in October 2002 by parents of an autistic adult, building understanding, acceptance and inclusion for autistic people through advocacy, education and regional programming across Nova Scotia.

Focus
Autism
Leadership
Family- or professional-led
Where
In person and online
Languages
English
Since
2002

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Verified 2026-09-09 from autismnovascotia.ca. Added 2026-09-09 by the editorial team.

Note: Founded by Joan and Jack Craig, parents of an adult son with autism; board chaired by an autism consultant rather than an autistic self-advocate.

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