SPECTRUM ASSISTANCE CASA - OAFCCD

1 SERVING STUDENTSAND PARENTS OF STUDENTSWITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDSDESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT2004 CENTRE FOR AUTISMSPECTRUM ASSISTANCECASAP rogram LocationsSt. Catherine Catholic Elementary School1575 Glenforest , OntarioK9K 2J6 (705) 742-6109St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School1774 Rudell RoadNewcastle, OntarioL1B 1E2(905) 987-4797 Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School2260 Courtice RoadCourtice, OntarioL1E 2M8(905) 404-9349 Agencies thatSupport ProgramsGeneva Centre for Autism(416) 322-7877 Autism Ontario(705) 748-0910 For more information call:STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT(705) 748-4861 Toll Free in Board Area: 1-800-461-8009 Fax: (705) 748-5187 Peter L. RoachCatholic Education Centre1355 Lansdowne Street WestPeterborough, OntarioK9J 7M3 The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland andClarington Catholic District School Board recognizesthe individual needs of each student.

2 The Boardsupports the meaningful integration of all students ina regular classroom in order to meet the student seducational needs. Specialized programs have beendesigned to meet unique needs for some studentswhere meaningful integration remains the eventualprogram goal once the necessary learning skills havebeen acquired by the student. These programs areoffered at a variety of sites with specialized DescriptionCASA provides an alternate classroom placement forwhich students identified Communications:Autism canlearn and practice alternate skills and strategies thatwill allow them to manage successfully in their homeschool setting located in schools and regions of SkillsSpecialized skills will include development and supportin the following areas:HHCommunicationHHSocializationHHBe haviourHHAnxiety ReductionHHSensory IntegrationHHAcademicsCriteria & EligibilityStudents who are identified as Communications.

3 Autism and have difficulty developing meaningful gainsin communication, socialization, behaviour, andacademics may be considered for the meeting eligibility criteria are discussed atthe SRT (School Resource Team) Meeting which ischaired through the school must provide written consent forobservations and consultation to the CASA Programfor student to be home school Special Education Teacher forwardsthe application package to the appropriate CASAS chool to the attention of the CASA ProceduresThe CASA Teacher observes the student in theirhome school committee consisting of theCASA Program Teacher and Principal,SpecialEducation Consultant, and Behaviour Resource: Autismwill review each applicant to select candidates whobest meet the criteria for the the students are selected as CASA ProgramCandidates:HHThe home school is informed by the CASAP rogram home school Principal informs IPRC is held by the home school to assignplacement in the CASA Program and start Grades &Duration of ProgramHHAs per Regulation 298,Section 81,a maximum of6 students at any one time will be in the grades will be based on of the program will be decided on anindividual Staff & ServicesHHSpecial Education TeacherHHAutism SPECTRUM Disorder Workers HHBehaviour Resource.

4 AutismHHSpecial Education ConsultantHHSpeech and Language PathologistHHSnoezelen RoomTransition Procedure HHStudents are expected to return to their homeschool on a full time basis upon completion of will remain in the program until they nolonger fall within the appropriate age group - atthis time they will be re-integrated at their homeschool or transfer to appropriate divisional home school Classroom Teacher and Principalwill visit the CASA Program to initiate may include successfuldemonstration of integration within the CASAS chool demonstrated success the student will beconsidered for return placement to the will evolve from short sessions at the homeschool to the length of time superceding the timespent in the CASA Program. SERVING STUDENTSAND PARENTS OF STUDENTSWITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDSDESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT2004 CENTRE FOR AUTISMSPECTRUM ASSISTANCECASAP rogram LocationsSt.

5 Catherine Catholic Elementary School1575 Glenforest , OntarioK9K 2J6 (705) 742-6109St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School1774 Rudell RoadNewcastle, OntarioL1B 1E2(905) 987-4797 Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School2260 Courtice RoadCourtice, OntarioL1E 2M8(905) 404-9349 Agencies thatSupport ProgramsGeneva Centre for Autism(416) 322-7877 Autism Ontario(705) 748-0910 For more information call:STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT(705) 748-4861 Toll Free in Board Area: 1-800-461-8009 Fax: (705) 748-5187 Peter L. RoachCatholic Education Centre1355 Lansdowne Street WestPeterborough, OntarioK9J 7M3