Education Programs For Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using the SAFE** approach to help teens with ASD To Relate, Communicate, Think, and Learn

Teacher & Student
- a quiet moment at the park

Recognizing this deficiency, his team of dedicated teachers and psychologists created a revolutionary Education Model to augment the inadequate medical approach to understanding Autism. The model consisted of 4 inter-related steps:

1. Needs Assessment: Assess the nature of the problem and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each student.
2. Program Development: Create learning approaches & strategies to best meet the complex learning needs of our students.
3. Program Implementation: Deliver the program in a small group, or 1:1, supportive learning environment.
4. Evaluation: Monitor progress and make adjustments to the program on an on-going basis.

This Model worked. A critical component was to re-unite the children with their families. Now, there was hope!

With 3 decades of experience, understanding and commitment, the Shoore Centre for Learning continues to meet the unique learning, social and emotional needs of teens with ASD. We do this by creating a SAFE** learning environment.

**SAFE is an acronym for:

• Structure and Routine stemming from our well-planned Program
  
• Abstract Thinking & Language Development Activities
  
• Fostering engagement and a sense of belonging
  
• Education – Literacy, Numeracy, & Content Learning