Three classes for students with Autism
These classes provide specialised programmes best suited for students with autism.
Staff has experience in autism and understand its implications.
While the New Zealand Curriculum is followed there are specific programmes that are incorporated throughout the day.
Specific programmes consist of:
- Visuals
- The use of a variety of communication systems such as PECS(Picture Exchange Communication Programme)
- A variety of sensory activities
- Music
- Perceptual motor programmes
- Developmental activities
- Social experiences
Two classes for students with physical disabilities
These classes provide specialised programmes best suited for the students.
While the New Zealand curriculum is followed there are specific programmes that are incorporated throughout the day.
Specific programmes consist of:
- M.O.V.E programme (mobility opportunities / physical development eg. standing frames, walker)
- Lilli Nielsen programme (sensory programme)
- Other sensory programmes
- The use of switches and PECS for communication
- Visual Therapist from Elmwood Visual Centre
Satellite Class
A satellite class is a class that belongs to a special school but is located in a ‘mainstream’ school.
Our school has a primary school satellite at Westburn School. The students participate in some of the ‘mainstream’ school activities as well as still being involved with our school activities. We are negotiating the development of new satellite classes with other schools during 2010.