Senior Class
Age 12+
Social Emotional Development
Social and emotional well-being is essential for learning. We focus on helping students cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills through:
Play Therapy: Play aids expression and emotional processing. Structured activities enhance problem-solving, resilience, and emotional navigation.
Social Skills Development: Targeted interventions employ role-playing and social stories to boost communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
By promoting emotional stability and positive interactions, students gain confidence to engage fully in academics and community, laying a foundation for success in cognitive development and social integration.
Cognitive Development
Our academic programs support students' progression in a structured environment, focusing on core skills with personalization and accessibility:
Language Acquisition: Students can choose between
Chinese Language Arts: Emphasizes character recognition, cultural understanding, and literacy.
English Language Arts: Develops vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression.
Functional Mathematics- Options include:
Chinese Mathematics: For cultural relevance.
English Mathematics: For global applicability.
Guided Reading & Interdisciplinary Learning: Integrates subjects like Science, History, and Geography into reading sessions, promoting critical thinking and engagement with accessible content tailored to student interests.
Sensory Processing & Integration
Many of our students have unique sensory processing needs that impact their learning and daily interactions. To address these needs, we incorporate activities that support sensory regulation and integration:
• Physical Education (PE): Engaging in movement-based activities improves coordination, balance, and motor skills, helping students regulate their energy levels and maintain focus in the classroom.
• Visual Arts: Creative activities like drawing, painting, and crafts encourage self-expression while enhancing fine motor skills and sensory integration
• Performing Arts: Music, drama, and dance provide dynamic ways for students to express themselves, build confidence, and practice sensory processing in a group setting
This component works hand in hand with Social Emotional Development, enabling students to manage sensory challenges and build self-confidenc
Social Integration
Our program prepares students for meaningful engagement through activities that promote independence, social skills, and belonging:
Life Skills Training: Lessons on tasks like time management and money handling foster self-reliance.
Experiential Learning: Hands-on activities, such as field trips and collaborative projects, allow real-world application.
Community Events: Participation in school-wide and local events builds peer connections and social responsibility.
Vocational Training: Older students explore career interests and develop skills for meaningful employment.
Social Integration serves as a bridge between foundational skills in Social Emotional Development and opportunities in Social Contribution.
Social Contribution
Our goal is to empower students to not only succeed individually but also make meaningful contributions to society. This component focuses on giving back and fostering inclusion:
• International Inclusive Art Exhibitions: Students showcase their creative talents to raise awareness about neurodiversity and inclusion, helping shift societal perspectives.
• Partnerships with Organizations and Schools: Collaborative projects with other schools and non-profit organizations provide students with opportunities to engage i impactful, real-world contributions, from volunteering to presenting projects.
Social Contribution ties together all aspects of the curriculum, allowing students to apply their academic knowledge, emotional resilience, and social skills in meaningful ways.
Individualized Support Plan
At Auesome Place, the Individualized Support Plan (ISP) serves as the guiding framework for every student’s education, much like a “steering wheel” that ensures all aspects of the curriculum are aligned with each child’s unique needs, strengths, and interests. The ISP integrates and shapes all the program areas—social-emotional, cognitive, sensory, and social development—by providing a personalized approach to learning. Key aspects include:
• Highlighting Strengths and Interests: The ISP identifies and leverages eac student’s unique abilities and passions to make learning engaging and meaningful.
• Addressing Individual Needs: Specific goals and strategies are outlined t support areas of growth, ensuring targeted interventions across all domains.
• A Unified Approach: All subjects, including guided reading, math, social skills and creative arts, are taught through the lens of the ISP. This ensures a cohesive and consistent approach to learning tailored to the individual child.
By weaving the ISP into every part of the curriculum, we ensure that each student’s educational journey is both personalized and holistic, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Pre-Vocational Training
Our Pre-Vocational Training program equips students with the skills and confidence needed for independence and workplace readiness. Organized into 6–10 week units, the program emphasizes hands-on, real-world tasks that build responsibility, collaboration, and self-reliance.
Key Features
• Workplace Readiness: Students learn time management, task organization, and how to follow multi-step instructions.
• Experiential Learning: Activities simulate real-life challenges, enhancing problem-solving and adaptability.
• Unit-Based Learning: Each unit focuses on specific, practical tasks tailored to students’ abilities and interests.
Example Unit: “Talent Chef”
In Talent Chef, students develop basic culinary skills by:
• Practicing safe food cutting with plastic knives.
• Preparing food through measuring, mixing, and assembling ingredients.
• Following step-by-step instructions to complete recipes.
This unit fosters creativity, teamwork, fine motor skills, and independence—essential for vocational success.
Program Goals
1. Develop transferable life and work skills.
2. Build confidence through hands-on learning.
3. Foster independence, responsibility, and collaboration.
How It All Comes Together
Our curriculum is a cohesive framework where each component reinforces and complements the others:
• Social Emotional Development provides the emotional stability needed for students to engage in academic and social activities.
• Cognitive Development ensures students acquire essential academic skills, supported by sensory and emotional readiness.
• Sensory Processing & Integration helps students overcome sensory barriers, enabling full participation in learning and social interactions.
• Social Integration equips students with practical life and social skills, preparing them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
• Social Contribution empowers students to give back and thrive as active, valued members of society. By integrating these elements, we create a nurturing environment that fosters growth, independence, and success
