Partnership with Giant Steps at Lane Cove West Public School
Objective
Address behavioural concerns for students with autism spectrum disorder through practical initiatives.
Measure of success
Improved learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with autism through the effectiveness of professional learning and practical strategies.
All measures
Learning
Wellbeing
Teacher and SLSO application of professional learning
Partners
Partner school: Lane Cove West Public School
External partner: Giant Steps
Overview
This Disability Strategy initiative is building the capacity of teachers and school learning support officers (SLSOs) to support students through professional learning and evidence-based practical strategies.
The project is in partnership with Giant Steps, an educational centre for children with autism and their families.
Students with autism in mainstream classes are involved across Kindergarten to Year 6.