Autistic Spectrum Disorder Unit
Scoil Chrónáin SNS has, as part of its school community, a special unit for children with autism. The unit consists of two classes, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th, which cater for six children in each. Each class has one class teacher and two Special Needs Assistants.
The unit aims to offer an Autism specific learning environment within a mainstream school. This type of educational setting facilitates optimum inclusion as part of the school community with access to mainstream activities as appropriate.
The classrooms are physically structured in accordance with the TEACCH Model, with specific areas for individual learning, group work, play and lunch.
The unit aims to offer an Autism specific learning environment within a mainstream school. This type of educational setting facilitates optimum inclusion as part of the school community with access to mainstream activities as appropriate.
The classrooms are physically structured in accordance with the TEACCH Model, with specific areas for individual learning, group work, play and lunch.