Program Description 

Autism programs provide a small structured setting for students with autism who demonstrate significant behavioural and/or communication challenges. Students may also have an intellectual disability. Each student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP). 
Curriculum emphasis:

• developing a communication system (for non-verbal students) 
• improving communication skills 
• teaching appropriate social behaviours 
• teaching self-help and personal care 
• working on functional academics 
• social emotional programming

Student Profile 
Students are appropriate for placement in these programs when they: 

• meet the Ministry criteria for the designation of Autism (G)
• have severe behaviour or communication challenges such that their learning needs cannot be met in the regular classroom 

Exit Criteria 
Students are reviewed on a yearly basis and if a change in placement is recommended and a transition plan created by Life Skills staff and receiving school will be established. Placement in a regular classroom is recommended when students have developed skills to a level which will allow them to function successfully.   

Capacity and Staffing 
Grades K to 7 
1 Teacher, SSA (number of Support Staff depends on Student profiles) 

Program Locations 
Cunningham Elementary (Primary / Intermediate) 
Trudeau Elementary  (Primary)