
COSMOS
COSMOS is focused on the needs of young individuals on the autism spectrum who require a high level of support.
Strategies
- Highly individualized programming - flexible, tailor-made activities
- Finely tuned transition plans for each individual
- Safe and nurturing environment- access to a sensory room
- Recognition of the importance of schedules and routine.
- Enhanced communication using visual cues, signs language, iPads
- Individual pacing - some need to ‘get up and get going’, others do better with a slow morning and an active afternoon
Activities
- Focus on learning and growth at pace of the individual
- Music programs
- Community based volunteering
- Healthy living activities: swimming, gym, informal sports, hiking
- Skill development – baking, sign language, computers 2
- Fun and leisure - museum, outings
COSMOS
COSMOS is focused on the needs of young individuals on the autism spectrum who require a high level of support.
Strategies
- Highly individualized programming - flexible, tailor-made activities
- Finely tuned transition plans for each individual
- Safe and nurturing environment- access to a sensory room
- Recognition of the importance of schedules and routine.
- Enhanced communication using visual cues, signs language, iPads
- Individual pacing - some need to ‘get up and get going’, others do better with a slow morning and an active afternoon
Activities
- Focus on learning and growth at pace of the individual
- Music programs
- Community based volunteering
- Healthy living activities: swimming, gym, informal sports, hiking
- Skill development – baking, sign language, computers 2
- Fun and leisure - museum, outings