What happens to young people with ASD when they leave school?
Generally, a plateauing of their educational development. PPA aims to bridge the gap between school and the wider world. We help maintain links to educational goals and work towards broadening student experiences beyond childhood. PPA has the goal of generalising skills for real world application so students can be as autonomous and self sufficient as possible. By using a range of therapeutic techniques, we negate the effect of negative behaviors while also encouraging positive, functional behaviors.
To simulate the real world, our Welland based learning centre is in the form of a house. Students will have the opportunity to come and experience real world living skills alongside academics. This centre will facilitate tutoring, functional life skills and socialisation with peers while being under the supervision of trained staff.
Day Options is primarily available for our adult students, ages 17 – 30, to come and gain experiences they may otherwise not be exposed to while in a peer environment.
After School
Our after school group is conducted on weekdays between the hours of 2pm – 6pm, with school pick up included. During these sessions students get to experience a range of hands on intensive activities alongside their peers. We practice real world life skills alongside academics through literacy, board games, craft, AAC, positive behaviour support, problem solving, and reasoning abilities by targeting friendships, anger management, self regulation skills, play appropriateness and sharing.
