Strategies

• Highly individualized programming - flexible, tailor-made activities
• Finely tuned transition plans for each individual
• Safe and nurturing environment- access to a sensory room
• Recognition of the importance of schedules and routine.
• Enhanced communication using visual cues, signs language, iPads
• Individual pacing - some need to ‘get up and get going’, others do better with a slow morning and an active afternoon

Activities

• Focus on learning and growth at pace of the individual
• Music programs
• Community based volunteering
• Healthy living activities: swimming, gym, informal sports, hiking
• Skill development – baking, sign language, computers 2
• Fun and leisure - museum, outings