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While Nova Scotia's Direct Family Support for Children program is meant to provide financial aid to families of kids with disabilities, many kids with autism are being denied the funding because they don't meet the province's definition of an intellectual disability.
An organization that provides support to families with children who struggle in traditional settings is hoping to expand its services and provide more support to Atlantic Canadians.