The first step of the intervention journey begins with assessment of the child’s learning needs.

Children are first assessed in the following areas:

• Interests / motivators
• Learning needs and styles
• Work habits
• Self regulation
• Functional social and communication skills
• Risk Factors

Information from all sources is referenced to develop the most suitable individualised plan for the child.

Regardless of the level of entry, all children typically begin with a period of one to one or paired intervention (one child with one adult). Children are individually assessed and monitored on individualised goals.

When children make progress on planned goals, the team assesses readiness for the ‘next step’ in intervention.

This may involve an increase or decrease in intensity of teaching, or a move to a more challenging social classroom learning environment.

The intervention programme consists of 2 main learning levels:

• Level 1 
• Level 2 

Level 1

At this level, our programme focus is on areas of :

• Basic Compliance and Work Habits
• Engagement and Self Regulation
• Functional Communication Using Conventional Means
• Basic Social Skills 

Intervention at this level aims to prepare the child to be ready for learning and works on areas of child engagement as well as "learning how to learn" skills.

This is done through intensive adult led learning activities in direct teaching and conducted mainly on a one to one or paired (adult-child) basis.

Typically, an individual session will be of 1 hr and 30 minutes duration and cover teaching of IEP goals in the following ways:

• Work with teacher (direct teaching)
• Music and Movement / Circle Time / Gym
• Art and Craft 
• Independent work
• Play with teacher/parent
• Parent training

When children make progress on planned goals, the team assesses the child’s readiness for the ‘next step’ in intervention. This may involve an increase or decrease in intensity of teaching, or a move to a more challenging social pair or small group learning environment

Level 2

At this level, our intervention programme focuses on teaching skills that help children become more effective communicators.

Areas of focus include:

• Larger group learning 
• Social Skills
• Social Communication

Group Size and Ratio:

Children in this level learn in a group size of between 6-8 children with a minimum of 2 teachers.

Children may participate in a combination of different curriculum teaching focus areas during the course of the school day.

These Curriculum Focus Areas may include:

• Arrival / Departure Routines
• Circle Time / Music and Movement
• Play (Indoor / Outdoor)
• Art / Craft / Cooking
• Curriculum Areas 
• Snack
• Table Top Activities

Children at this level may make the transition to Pathlight School, other special schools or Mainstream Pre/Primary Schools.

Children in the WeCAN Early Intervention Programme are served until the year they turn six.

From day one in our early intervention programme, children are being pro-actively prepared for their ’next’ learning environment.

At the end of every term, the children’s progress on their individual goals is reviewed and recommendations are made for the ‘next steps’ of intervention.

At the start of the child’s 5^th year, recommendations will be made for parents to consider various options for post EIP placement. This may involve a recommendation for an educational assessment for placement purpose.

Upon entering the programme, you will be advised on the necessary timing and steps for a placement assessment.

Each child’s journey in intervention will be different, and reflect the wide variety in learning needs and abilities at this stage.