Autism Partnership School, HK

extracurricular activities update (sep 2009-aug 2010)

At all times, we are helping our students to develop their strengths and find a hobby that best interests them. Autism Partnership School partners with other professional bodies/ individuals to offer courses outside school hour. Teachers and program consultants provide instructor/ coaches all the necessary support and assistance to ensure that students participate and get a glimpse of what are being offered to them.

september-december	january-march	april-july
- Swimming	- Swimming	- Swimming
- Dance Class	- Dance Class	- Dance Class
	- Team Games	- Birthday Party Tolerance Programs

dance class

APS is proud to announce the first Dance & Movement Class. Through different types of dances and movements, the class aims to train up and enhance their

Fine and gross motor skills	Sense of rhythm
Concentration	Imitation skills
Bodily awareness & coordination	Creativity

As the foundation dance class, students will begin with a series of warm-up routines including stretching, opening joints, bending, etc. Students will then learn to dance and form chain steps using different materials/ instruments. They will also be exposed to a variety of dances including but not limit to jazz, modern, hip hop, etc.

Our dance teacher is a qualified dance and ballet teacher who is experienced in Applied Behavior Analysis. Progam consultants will provide necessary assistance to support her teaching.

swimming

APS is always trying to bring in different components to enrich our curriculum. And from September to February, APS students are invited to join a swimming course so they can enjoy more than just water play! Through a step-by-step curriculum, we hope students can learn how to swim. The curriculum is outlined as below:

Staying calm in the water	Using life-buoy or floats
Breathe under water	Swimming 1/2 lap (with assistance)
Paddling (with assistance)	Swimming a lap (with assistance)

* Please note that individual learning progress varies depending on individual’s ability, strength and skills.

In every class, students will go through the routine of changing themselves, locking up their belongings, stretching, getting into the water, drying and changing themselves. The course will be conducted by two bilingual qualified swimming coaches in private group lessons with the suprevision and assistance from APS teachers. Students will be picked up to and fro APS by a coach.

team games

Students in this program will learn about what makes a team, how to be part of a team, how to work together with peers, and most important of all, about the idea of team spirit and participation. They will also learn to cope with losing and waiting.

birthday party tolerance program

This program targets for students who cannot cope with noises, afraid of surprises, and above all, cannot control their behavior and emotions when going to birthday parties. Teachers will design programs to desensitize certain fears students have towards parties. And we will help students understand the expectation and routines of parties.

inidividual therapy & home visit program

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Besides extra-curricular activities, Autism Partnership School also provides Individual Therapy Services and Home Visit Programs for school students after school.

individual therapy

After school one-on-one therapy, on the one hand, will supplement what is taught in school and on the other hand, lessons will have a strong emphasis on developing individual skills in other aspects which the school may not have time to address. Similar to IEP at school, students in individual therapy will also receive an IEP that specifically designs according to the needs of their development.

home visit

This program will help parents/ caretakers at home to generalize programs that are taught at school. Classroom Lead Teacher will visit student's home on a regular basis to provide training and teaching to parents/ caretaker so students' skills can be generalized. Teacher responsible will also help train students' independence at home.

2/F 17B Ventirs Road,
Happy Valley, HK
Tel: 2526-3061
Fax: 2526-3229
Email: info@apschool.edu.hk

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