Our programs

Individual, supervised, professional

Autism is an individual journey, and so is our support.

Light Up Autism Foundation has been helping students with autism and their families in mainstream schools on the Mornington Peninsula since 2013. Our customised approach and methods improve each student’s social and learning skills, supporting them on their school journey with communication, attention and motivation.

We work closely with professionals

We have respected working relationships with clinical professionals who support our programs, families, students and schools.

We work with specialists in:

Occupational therapists
Speech therapists
Psychologists
School principals of primary and high schools
Classroom teachers
Teachers aids

Our school support and services include:

Qualified Psychologists write an individualised positive support program which is updated once a term after a meeting that includes parents, teachers, senior therapist, integration aides, and other professionals
Senior Therapists evaluate the children’s individual programs for 1 hr each fortnight and also support our trained integration aides with program implementation
Our positive support trained integration aides conduct approx. 5 hrs 1:1 of the child’s individual learning program at school
Providing training & support to teachers & integration aides in our positive support program
Facilitating the management of individual positive support programs for students with ASD, with school administration
Advocating for children with ASD within the school and broader community
Working towards total inclusion for all our students within the school program

The Light Up Autism Foundation has made it possible for my son William to have a positive support program at school. After his time spent in the program, William has become a confident reader and his maths skills have improved unbelievably. The change I notice the most is his confidence – now William will have a go at anything – the program has helped him to be more sure of himself.

Thank you to the amazing people who take the time out for not only my son William but the other children as well, without your time and support Will would still be the boy in the corner chewing his fingernails. – Jasmine Locke

Positive Support Program

The primary objective of the Light Up Autism’s positive support programs is to enhance children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our dedicated psychologists work collaboratively with schools, educators and families to develop individualised learning programs designed to support students in achieving their educational goals. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the skills necessary … Continue reading “Positive Support Program”

Classroom support training for aides and teachers

Hello schools and teachers, Light up Autism Foundation, are very excited to start offering schools the opportunity to complete our classroom support training days. They are designed to assist teachers and aides with supporting the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom. We have started doing training days to help schools to learn strategies … Continue reading “Classroom support training for aides and teachers”

In school positive support program

Light Up Autism Foundation works in partnership with each school. Our aim is to empower staff with skills and support students with individual program strategies delivered through a 1 on 1 teaching model.