Autism Awareness Month is a time for everyone to make an effort not just to better understand people with autism, but also to try and make the world a little more comfortable for them. Special education programs should strive to Read More …
Autism awareness month – Defining Safe Space for Children with Autism
How to manage routine for children with special needs
Change can be scary for anyone, but it is often particularly stressful for children with autism, intellectual disability or other learning difficulties. They tend to be more reliant on the security of routines and less able to adjust their thinking Read More …
Enrollment For 2023 – 2024 is Open!
Register early for the next school year! If you are looking for information on enrollment for this school year, please visit our Admissions page by clicking here for more information, or you can call us directly at 416-932-8273. You can Read More …
Learn about why we play REP Games!
What are REP Games? REP stands for Recess Enhancement Program. The curriculum is from Asphalt Green and it features more than 150 games and activities for students to play during recess. The games are appropriate for different ages, can be Read More …
3 Ways To Prepare Your Child While Transitioning To A New School
Starting at a new school can be stressful for any child, but when they have autism and/or intellectual disabilities and are joining special needs programs – adapting to an unfamiliar situation is likely to be particularly challenging. This is why Read More …
Check out some resources and activities to celebrate Black History Month
February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month! Let’s celebrate the voices of the black community and learn about their history and achievements together! We’ve compiled some resources that we will be sharing with our students and we encourage Read More …
Pajama Day is on Friday, January 27!
Join us for our Pajama Day/Casual Day this Friday, January 27th! It is optional, however, we’d love to see our student’s best sleeping gear! Wear your PJs, Onesies, or Robes! Let’s start the weekend nice and cozy!
Check Out What We’re Using in our Junior Room!
Looking to add some educational fun into your classrooms? Well look no further! Our Junior class has found the perfect resource for you: abcya! Our Junior class loves to use abcya. It’s a website that provides fun and educational games for Read More …
How Does the Learning Environment Affect Children with Autism?
One reason that special education schools exist is that children with autism, especially those who also have intellectual conditions or other co-morbidities, often struggle in the regular classroom environment. Special needs classes take into account the specific requirements of these Read More …
Cold and Flu Season
The Ministry of Education has released a new version of their School Screening Tool, which has been updated to align with recent recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Health. We highly recommend using the new School Screening Tool to help you decide Read More …