Educational focus is placed on communication, social and independence skills to enable each child to maximize potential in the least restrictive environment. Skill development, reflecting the needs of each child, may include :
- Age-appropriate Academic program
- Receptive, expressive, and written communication
- Self-care, domestic and community daily living
- Social, play / leisure and coping skills
- Fine and gross motor skills
We offer instructional methods consistent with the science of applied behaviour analysis and designed to reflect the needs of each child, including:
- Individual and small group instruction
- Skills taught in context during natural and preferred activities
- A variety of lesson formats
- Visual mediation for schedules, reward systems, communication, and social skills
- Positive Behavior Support Planning
Key to our programs:
- Person-centered: services are individualized and flexible to meet the unique needs of student / everyone.
- Collaborative: all programs work closely with each individual/family/ and related community members to maximize each individual's potential.
- Emphasize skill building: skill building that will lead directly to greater independence and success.
- Enhance self-determination services and supports that promote each individual’s ability to participate in processes and make decisions that impact their lives.
- Emphasize quality of life: quality of life indicators are identified to assist in determining program success, such as satisfaction with school, community integration, social connectedness, and personal autonomy.
