Southern Autistic School (SAS) is a specialist educational institution located in East Bentleigh, Victoria, dedicated to providing tailored programs for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and significant language deficits. With a focus on developing lifelong learners, SAS aims to instill a sense of belonging in its students, empowering them to make informed choices and take responsibility for their decisions.
At SAS, individualized learning plans based on the Victorian Curriculum are designed to enhance communication, social interaction, and independence skills. The school boasts a team of dedicated professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and social workers, all working collaboratively to support student development and well-being.
Through evidence-based approaches such as High Impact Teaching Strategies, Hanen Strategies, explicit teaching, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems, SAS ensures a comprehensive educational experience for its students. With a strong emphasis on vocational education, recreation, and community access, the school offers a range of specialist programs in Visual Arts, Media Arts, Design Technology, STEM, Physical Education, Music, and Cooking, fostering a holistic approach to education and student growth.
