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IEP
Each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) is designed with consultation from a multi-disciplinary team including input from the child's educational psychologist, occupational therapist (OT), speech and language therapist (SLT), educational supervisor, school director, behavioural assessment (ABLLS), external profesional input, and most importantly, their parents. We believe that this level of inclusion is crucial to ensure that each child receives the best education which is most suited for them.
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Curriculum Design
Our curriculum goals are designed with particular consideration of the particular learning difficulties encountered by children with ASD. Communication, Socialisation and Imaginative play are targeted using curricula proved successful worldwide. PECS, Irish Sign Language (ISL/Lámh) or other assisted communication devices are all used as appropriate where vocal communication skills to not develop. Academic skills are taught through a combination of the National School Curriculum, Edmark, SRA and Reading Milestones. There is also a strong emphasis on Play as an essential part of development including independent, parrallel, co-operative play and group play skills.
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Mainstream Inclusion
In line with our policy of maximising a child's potential, we aim to achieve the greatest level of inclusion for each individual. For some, the most appropriate level of inclusion may include full or partial inclusion in their local mainstream school. Each mainstream inclusion programme is individualised to the needs of the student in question. These programmes typically begin with the student learning the prerequisite skills to access learning in a group setting, the social skills necessary to participate in learning activities in the mainstream setting, and the academic and communication repertoires that will allow them the take part in the mainstream class. The form and content of the child’s mainstream inclusion programme is designed to meet the priority goals for that child as specified in their IEP and is carried out in cooperation with the national school involved as chosen by the pupils’ parents.
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