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Across the province you will findPiece By Piece in CumberlandCounty, the Valley Autism Sup-port Team (VAST) in AnnapolisValley, the Autism Centre Soci-ety of the South Shore, and theAutism Society of Cape Breton.Each organization committed tosupporting families and peoplewith ASD throughout the prov-ince. For more information onthese organizations, please visitour websitewww.provincialautismcentre.ca or contact us at 902-446-4995 ortoll free in NS 1-877-544-4495.The Autism Society of NovaScotia has led the way in autismsupport for 14 years. As theypool their resources with theProvincial Autism Centre and autism organizationsthroughout the province we become united in our visionof a stronger support system in Nova Scotia for familiesand people living on the Autism Spectrum.Yours truly,CynthiaFall brings many changes. It brings a seasonchange, a shift in daily routine from the relaxedsummer months, to the renewed structure ofschool. In October, just as the Septemberchanges settle into routine, there is a timechange and we are plunged into darker daysas winter fast approaches.Amidst the season changes, the autism com-munity in Nova Scotia will also see somechange. The Autism Society of Nova Scotia,founded in 1995, will “wind down” its opera-tions over the next month and close its doors.As one door closes, another opens. Support inthe autism community remains strong. TheProvincial Autism Centre will continue to oper-ate as a provincial resource for information andsupport. Social groups, Autism Arts, AutismWorks and our resource library continue tosupport hundreds of families and people livingwith Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) eachyear. In the summer of 2010, the Centre isproud to launch a summer camp for childrenwith autism.Autism support can also be found throughoutthe province. Bedford-Sackville Support Groupis located in Lower Sackville. They offermonthly parent support groups on the firstTuesday of every month, and yearly family ac-tivities in the Bedford-Sackville community. Fora list of upcoming events, please refer to the“What’s Happening Section” of the newsletter.
 
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Inside this issue:
October 2009October 2009October 2009October 2009From The Desk Of CynthiaFrom The Desk Of CynthiaFrom The Desk Of CynthiaFrom The Desk Of CynthiaCarroll, Executive DirectorCarroll, Executive DirectorCarroll, Executive DirectorCarroll, Executive Director
 
Summer Highlights
Our annual summer social group gathering was aBBQ at the St. Mary’s Boat Club in mid- August!It was a hit, especially as we were lucky to havethe sun upon us! It could not have taken placewithout the generous loan ( and delivery!) of twoBBQ’s from Neil and Heather Downey, or the sur-prise extra volunteer hands from Bonny Lee andBruce Brown. I would like to extend another per-sonal thanks for all your assistance!It seemed that everyone enjoyed their afternoonon the water. The BBQ’ers were kept busythroughout and the burgers and hot dogs musthave provided the extra energy for badminton,volleyball, and soccer on the upper grassy fieldand also the grueling games of checkers in theBoathouse!
Fall Programs
September at the Provincial Autism Centremeans the re-start of our teen and adult socialgroups. This year we have structured the teensocial group slightly differently- having laid out10 months of great activities for the teens to ex-perience together- everything from cooking atthe Atlantic Superstore, to rolling out yoga matshere at the Centre.The SOAR group will also having be havingmany more activities on their agenda when theycome to the Centre- Music night, pottery andwe also will head out for the traditional bowlingadventure. Everyone seems to be very excitedabout new activities!Autism Arts recommenced in October for an 8week session at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.We are continuing with three separate sessions- one for the younger, middle and teen age chil-dren. This program is always very well receivedas it gives a fantastic opportunity for our chil-dren to be a part of a dynamic art class facili-
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tated by an Occupational Therapist and an ArtEducator.
We’re cookin’ up a storm! 
Volunteers
We have had a very successful season of generat-ing volunteer interest! This should lend itself tohaving a very strong volunteer base to work from – to attend our social and art groups, work with ouremployment program, assist in the library and any-thing else we need a helping hand with. That said,we have a lot on the go and help is always appreci-ated. If you are interested in volunteer opportuni-ties, please let us know, or fill out a volunteer appli-cation at www.provincialautismcentre.ca.
 For more information on any of our programs you can visit our website at www.provincialautismcentre.ca  or email info@provincialautismcentre.ca  or call us at (902) 446-4995 or toll free 1-877- 544-4495 
By Carmen HolmOccupational Therapist
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We are proud to offer the teenand SOAR social groups greatactivities to experiencetogether, and it is ourprivilege to support the adultgroups to greater self-direction.Let the good times and greatfriendships never end!
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