Children on the autism spectrum are thriving at their Aspect schools, but financial hardship is putting their education at risk.

Stability, structure and certainty are at the heart of an effective learning environment for children on the autism spectrum.

While every child on the autism spectrum is unique – with individual challenges in areas including communication, behaviour and learning – many respond well to predictable routine. So as you can imagine, the disruptions from COVID-19 have already had a negative impact for some children.

Now, many of our students are facing uncertainty, and without your support their autism-specific education is at risk.

Many of our Aspect families are struggling with financial hardship, meaning some children like Jake and Kade may not be able to return to their Aspect school next term. The best solution to this problem is to provide sponsorships to more Aspect school children.

But to do that, we need your support.

We urgently need to fund sponsorships for the Aspect families most in need. Don’t let this be the last term that a child like Jake or Kade attends an autism-specific school.

Please donate today so children on the autism spectrum can continue to have access to the transformative education they need.

Since starting at their Aspect school, Jake and Kade have made great progress.

A family member introduced Jake and Kade's mum, Nicole, to Aspect and in 2017, the boys started attending their local Aspect school.

They haven't looked back since.

The whole family is thrilled to see the boys learning, growing and developing life-long skills in an autism-specific, tailored learning environment. “Aspect has changed Jake and Kade’s lives, and also mine,” says Nicole. “It means that people like my boys will always be included and treated like they belong. They won’t be made to feel like they are different and they will never be left behind.”

What makes an Aspect school so unique?

In our Aspect schools and satellite classes, every student receives a specialised education, uniquely tailored to meet their individual needs.

Here are some of the reasons why Aspect schools are so unique:

• Smaller class sizes: Class sizes are reduced so our highly-trained teachers can provide individual support that focuses on each student’s unique strengths, challenges and aspirations.
• Tailored lesson plans: Every lesson is tailored to suit the needs of the student. Teachers use autism-specific tools, strategies and aids to help children like Jake and Kade reach their individual goals.
• Sensory processing strategies: For Kade, sensory tools like noise cancelling headphones and a sensory tent, have helped him to manage external stimuli, while strategies such as social stories have helped Jake gain confidence.
• Learning apps and technology: Teachers use learning apps like Reading Eggs to help both boys build literacy and communication skills.

This tailored education has helped both boys make wonderful progress towards their individual goals. “They’re both amazing, happy spirits,” says Donna, the boys’ Year 2 teacher. “Kade has grown so much in confidence and independence, and Jake’s more confident now too – and his handwriting is stunning!”

Your donation can keep a child at their Aspect school

The structure, consistency and routine established at Aspect schools is fundamental to the learning outcomes and individual progress of children like Jake and Kade.

This is why we need your support.

You can stop financial hardship from taking a child’s best education from them. Join with us today and donate to give families in need the gift of an Aspect School Sponsorship.