Specialisterne: leveraging the unique skills of Autistics at competitive market t
A recent post mentioned Autism Spectrum Australia ’s Western Sydney special school. Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect ) is Australia’s largest nonprofit Autism-specific service provider and has special schools in various locations in the state of New South Wales…
…Our specialised, autism-specific intensive educational service is based on a particular approach we have developed. Known as the Aspect Comprehensive Approach for Education, this approach recognises the educational needs of all school-age children on the autism spectrum and includes a specialised curriculum with a focus on skills training, underpinned by individual assessment and planning.
The curriculum for our Aspect Comprehensive Approach for Education is based upon the core competencies of autism, including social, communication, sensory, learning and behavioural needs which are integrated into the NSW Board of Studies curriculum.
Our innovative approach recognises the important role of environmental supports, structured learning, positive behaviour support and transition. Key elements of the approach include the use of learning support teams (e.g. speech pathologists, occupational therapists, family counsellors/psychologists and teachers), family involvement and staff training. Another major factor is our collaborative approach to transition to more inclusive educational placements that prepares both the students and the receiving school…
Here is a link to a video on Aspect ’s schools: AURORA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2013 Aspect Schools - YouTube
(source: Schools for Children with Autism )