Autism Connections' Services

The ASD- Informed Counselling Services Suite

The Vulnerable Persons Registry and York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue

Affordable, neurodiversity-affirming counselling services, and Psychologist-lead workshops, for autistic individuals, their families, and caregivers.

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The Vulnerable Persons Registry and York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue

The Vulnerable Person Registry is a voluntary registry which allows citizens to record vital information pertaining to themselves, vulnerable family members, or other persons in their care.

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ASD-Informed Counselling for Autistic Individuals & Families

We provide counselling sessions designed specifically for autistic individuals of all ages, parents, caregivers, and siblings. Each session is person-centred and focused on helping clients build coping skills, navigate challenges, and foster personal growth.

Student counsellor-led sessions are just $40/hour, under the supervision of a licensed therapist—making mental health care more accessible and affordable.

What We Offer

✔ Person-Centred Talk Therapy
✔ CBT-based strategies
✔ ACT-based strategies
✔ Support tailored to neurodiverse individuals and their families
✔ Parent/Caregiver Psychoeducation and Coaching

Areas of Focus

✔ Stress & Anxiety Management
✔ Neurodiversity-Affirming Support
✔ Social & Relationship Challenges
✔ Self-Esteem & Confidence
✔ Life Transitions & Personal Growth

✔ Career Counselling

Counselling for Caregiving Professionals

Our ASD-informed counselling services aren’t only for families—they’re also for caregiving professionals such as social workers, teachers, educational assistants, and support staff. These sessions provide a safe space for reflection, stress management, and personal growth while supporting others.

Counselling for caregiving professionals is designed to sustain those who care, helping them maintain emotional wellness while making a difference in the lives of others.

Sessions Focus On

✔ Managing compassion fatigue and burnout
✔ Building resilience and healthy boundaries
✔ Coaching for effective communication and problem-solving
✔ Strategies for balancing work and personal well-being

Areas of Focus

✔ Stress & Anxiety Management
✔ Neurodiversity-Affirming Support
✔ Social & Relationship Challenges
✔ Self-Esteem & Confidence
✔ Life Transitions & Personal Growth

✔ Career Counselling

Caregiver Workshops

Our workshops offer practical, evidence-based tools to help caregivers and professionals build confidence and resilience.

Supporting Teens with Autism: Strategies for Managing Behavioural Challenges

Led by BCBA and Psychologist Dr. Wendy Weller, this workshop helps caregivers (including parents and guardians) understand and respond to challenging behaviours, practice evidence-based interventions, and connect with others facing similar experiences.

Sustaining Those Who Care: Building Resilience in Caregivers

Led by Psychologist Dr. Barbara D’Entremont, this workshop teaches stress-management techniques, self-care planning, and resilience-building exercises to help caregivers maintain emotional balance and thrive in their roles.

Thank you, Windsor Foundation!

Our ASD-Informed Counselling Services are proudly supported by the Windsor Foundation!

With the generous support of The Windsor Foundation, Autism Connections is proud to offer our ASD-Informed Counselling Services Suite — specialized mental health support for autistic individuals, their families/caregivers, and caregiving professionals.

This funding allows us to make counselling and workshops more accessible to clients across across the Maritimes, whether they connect with us in person or virtually.

By investing in services that support vulnerable and neurodivergent communities, The Windsor Foundation is helping to strengthen mental health care and promote meaningful inclusion throughout our region.

We are deeply grateful to The Windsor Foundation for their dedication to improving the lives of individuals in the Maritime Provinces and for making this important work possible.

Learn more about The Windsor Foundation and their continued impact in Atlantic Canada at www.thewindsorfoundation.org.

Autism Connections' Services

The ASD- Informed Counselling Services Suite

The Vulnerable Persons Registry and York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue

The Vulnerable Persons Registry and York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue

The Vulnerable Persons Registry and York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue

The Vulnerable Persons Registry and York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue

The Vulnerable Persons Registry and York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue

Counselling for Caregiving Professionals

ASD-Informed Counselling for Autistic Individuals & Families

Counselling for Caregiving Professionals

Caregiver Workshops

ASD-Informed Counselling for Autistic Individuals & Families

Counselling for Caregiving Professionals

ASD-Informed Counselling for Autistic Individuals & Families

ASD-Informed Counselling for Autistic Individuals & Families

ASD-Informed Counselling for Autistic Individuals & Families

ASD-Informed Counselling for Autistic Individuals & Families

What We Offer

Areas of Focus

Counselling for Caregiving Professionals

Sessions Focus On

Areas of Focus

Caregiver Workshops

Supporting Teens with Autism: Strategies for Managing Behavioural Challenges

Sustaining Those Who Care: Building Resilience in Caregivers

Thank you, Windsor Foundation!

Our ASD-Informed Counselling Services are proudly supported by the Windsor Foundation!

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