Special School – Afternoon Shift

Service Description

Special Support Program – Afternoon Shift Our Special Support Program (Afternoon Shift) is for children who need intensive, one-to-one guidance to make progress in learning, communication, behaviour and daily living skills. Each child works 1:1 with a dedicated teacher/therapist in a calm, structured and safe environment. Who This Program Is For Children up to 10 years of age Need very close supervision and support Find it difficult to cope in a group classroom Working on communication, attention, behaviour, self-care, play or basic academics Many learners already receive Occupational or Speech Therapy and benefit from having their goals reinforced in a school-like setting. Intensive 1:1 Learning Each child has: 1:1 attention throughout the session Individual goals based on current level Activities broken into small, achievable steps Clear visual supports, routines and repetition Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of strategies This model helps children focus, feel secure and learn more effectively. Therapy-Integrated Program Depending on need, sessions may include: OT-based activities: sensory regulation, fine motor, sitting tolerance, daily living skills Speech & communication: understanding instructions, using words/gestures/AAC, social communication Behaviour & learning: positive reinforcement, building attention, reducing problem behaviours, increasing independence Core Focus Areas Communication and interaction Attention, sitting tolerance and task completion Following simple routines and instructions Play skills and engagement Self-care and independence Foundation pre-academic skills at the child’s pace Progress may be step by step, but every gain is valued. Partnership with Families We work closely with parents/caregivers through: Intake and goal-setting Regular feedback Home practice suggestions Coordination with other therapists where possible Program Snapshot Age: Up to 10 years Time: 03:30 PM – 05:30 PM Days: Sunday – Thursday Ratio: 1:1 (for children requiring intensive support and therapy services) Admission: Open all year This program offers a high-support option for children who are not yet ready for group classrooms but deserve a structured, loving environment to grow at their own pace.