Inclusive Education Programs

Interactions Program 

The Interactions Program is designed to meet the needs of students who have been diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  ASD often impacts how individuals receive and understand sensory input and the world around them. Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong disability that can  result in difficulties with communication, social relationships, behaviour, and learning. Although some students with Autism spectrum disorder achieve grade level curriculum, many have uneven or delayed achievement. The Interactions Program helps students with ASD improve their communication, social interaction and behavioural skills, while developing their academic abilities.

Crawford Plains School currently offers full day Interactions programming, with a primary focus on academic growth. Children are provided with highly engaging and individualized learning tasks tailored to their individual needs and abilities. In close knit classrooms with specially trained staff, students are both challenged and supported to gain academic and life skills, as well as to develop and apply communication skills and socially appropriate behaviour. Additionally, through the Interactions program, we are able to offer smaller class sizes and optimize staff to student ratios.

The Interactions program is an integral part of school culture here at Crawford Plains School. Students in Interactions classes are included in all school activities, encouraged to build relationships with students in other programs, and are given the opportunity to attend mainstream classes when possible. Our goal for this program is to provide a safe space to meet students where they are at, giving them the resources needed to reach their full potential and work towards greater independence in everyday life.

Interaction Program Information

Specialized Programming Information

Province's Approach to Inclusive Education

LEARN HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

To discover how we can support your child’s special education needs:

• understand our approach to inclusive learning
• learn about Early Years