The opportunity: partnering in inclusion

Aspect is currently seeking partner schools to help expand inclusion opportunities for children on the autism spectrum.

Aspect works with partner schools by embedding autism-specific classrooms within the local campus. These classes:

• Are led by qualified, autism-trained Aspect teachers and aides
• Facilitate structured inclusion and integration with the wider school
• Prepare students to move into mainstream schools

Aspect work alongside partner schools to support staff with professional learning based on 60 years of autism specific practice.

"From the outset, Aspect were about collaboration. It was never about 'us and them'—it was about creating something that worked for everyone."

- Principal, NSW Department of Education

Aspect’s unique transitional model - made possible by partner schools

Aspect Education delivers autism-specific education through a transitional model of schooling. This means that sees students who begin learning at our main school sites can transition to satellite classrooms located on mainstream campuses, and ultimately, into mainstream schooling.

"DJ went from calling himself dumb to walking into school happy every day. Aspect helped him rediscover confidence and joy."

- Erin Hodge, Aspect Parent

Aspect main school sites

Aspect main school sites are dedicated campuses for students needing higher levels of support in a specialised environment. Over time, if student growth suggests they are ready for lower levels of support they are transitioned carefully into satellite classes based in mainstream schools.

Partner hosted satellite classes

Satellite classes are autism-specific classes located within mainstream schools. Students placed in satellite classes are often on a journey into mainstream school. Aspect satellites offer:

• Access to broader school resources
• Daily interaction with same-aged peers
• Supported pathways to integration
• Pathways to transition into mainstream schooling

"DJ transitioned from main site to satellite, and eventually into mainstream. Each step was guided, supported and celebrated."

- Erin Hodge, Aspect Parent

"They ended up popping him in the satellite class at Kirrawee and honestly, that was the perfect setting for him."

- Pat Seto, Aspect Parent

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