WHY CHOOSE ALPHABET CHILDCARE FOUNDATION?
WHAT CAN WE OFFER TO YOUR CHILD?
An individual learning plan, developed with input from families and ACF’s team around the child, which guides your child’s journey at ACF to meet their needs, build on strengths, work towards their individual development goals and foster inclusion.
A minimum of 15-25 hours of evidence-based early intervention each week: most children will receive up to 30 hours of autism-specific education and early intervention, where ‘evidence-based’ means we use strategies which are proven to be safe and effective through rigorous research.
A warm and play-based naturalistic environment, where children are also supported to socialize and maintain connection with their peers, learn how to initiate play and develop relationships with other children in the classroom, as well as other skills that foster their confidence and independence.
A highly skilled transdisciplinary team, comprising Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Analysts and Early Intervention Specialists. All of our team members are trained to deliver autism-specific therapy and education.
A high staff-to-child ratio: when you combine the early childhood education, therapy and care team, there is about triple the number of staff to children in each classroom, all working together with a comprehensive understanding of autism, each child, and how they can support their individual goals.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER TO YOUR FAMILY
A center-based environment, where your child is accessing a combination of therapy supports in one location and is building their social skills as they meet and play with different children while maintain connection to their core pod of peers.
A long day care setting which allows parents to access the workforce, study commitments, tend to family commitments, or an element of respite, if needed.
Parent engagement sessions where you can meet with your child’s therapists, better understand your child’s learning journey and learn skills to build your child’s capacity at home and in the community.
Access to education workshops that will help you further scaffold your child’s learning.
Community experiences: opportunities for excursions or incursions for local attractions in your area, which are always linked to learning outcomes and fostering inclusion.
A consistent curriculum, which is informed and guided by evidence, research and highly skilled professionals, complemented by strategies tailored to your child’s individual needs.
A quality service which offers value: ACF provides a full-time, quality, highly individualized service that is delivered by therapy, early intervention and early childhood education specialists in alignment with Ministry of Children Service’s guidelines.
Dedicated support: ACF employs in-house Support Coordinators who can help you with any access and funding questions you may have as you navigate the Ministry of Children Services website.
For more information about how we can help your family, call us and talk to our friendly team today on 403 406 6060