We provide support for persons with an autism-spectrum disorders, their families, and their communities in the greater Fredericton region. Autism Connections provides assistance in a form of public education, social support, advocacy, material resources, special programs and activities, and evidenced-based information. We offer on-site resources, one-on-one tutoring for students with ASD, organize special events and activities and recreational. Autism Connections also educates on such relevant topics as disability tax credit and federal and provincial programs for persons with ASD.

SAMPLE of AUTISM CONNECTIONS PROGRAMS

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1) Skills Enrichent Program

2) Day Camps - Camp Marvel

3) Academic tutoring Services

4) After School program 

5) Support Groups for autistic adults

6) Employment Services for Adults  

7) No Limits Soccer 

8) No Limits Hockey

8) Tae Kwan Do and Gymnastics

9) Parent Support Group

10) Art is a Spectrum Autism Art Gallery 

OTHER PROJECTS IN THE CENTER:

See our new Resource Guide for our web site

Collaboration with Autism NS – "Ready Willing & Able" (Employment) Program and a new "Human Relationships & Sexuality" Program

Collaborations with various Autism Services:

Speech Services - Talk with Me : Early Language Services

VIVA (Autism Intervention Services – Social Skills Groups)

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Our Mission

To provide social supports, public education, resources, programs/groups/activities, and evidenced-based information for persons with autism spectrum disorder and their personal communities living within the greater Fredericton region. We also promote autism awareness and conduct public education through information booths and presentations to schools and businesses.

About Autism Connections

We are committed to helping individuals with autism of all ages, their families, and caregivers, as well as professionals, to access resources and services. These services will be provided in both official languages wherever possible.

ACF can provide:

-accurate up-to-date information

-help navigating local services and agencies

-crisis referral

-workshops and guest speakers

-parent meetings

-sibling network programs

-information sessions for groups

ACF also has a lending library with:

-resource books and videos

-toys, games and puzzles

-educational software

-ABA materials

-visual supports

-Specialized software

-Printing, laminating, and binding

-Internet access

-Digital camera