At New Heights, we work with the whole child. We encourage learning through the hands, the head and the heart. It is our goal to empower the children to develop skills and strategies for successful integration.

The Preschool Program
The New Heights preschool program is specially designed for children with Autism and other related disorders. Our program is based on identifying and engaging each individual child's learning aptitudes and abilities, as well as his or her unique areas of interest, to ensure maximum growth and development. Most children attend our preschool for at least two years, typically starting at 3 years of age.

Our Curriculum
New Heights believes in small class sizes and a structured environment to provide effective programming. Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Supports (SCERTS) are directly targeted, as well as academic, cognitive, self-help and fine and gross motor skills as appropriate. We use a thematic, literature-based curriculum that reinforces rhyme, repetition and rhythm, creating a language-rich classroom environment. Song, story, dramatization and art projects help promote greater flexibility and generalization of skills, and the development of imaginative play skills. Principles of TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children) are used extensively to develop organizational and independent work skills. Visual schedules, visual aids, picture exchange systems (P.E.C.s), or written words enhance participation and understanding. Strategies for problem solving, self-regulation, cooperation and the development of emotional, behavioural and social skills are also taught.

Our Schedule
Our Schedule The New Heights preschool schedule runs from 8:30 am to 11:15 am for the morning classes and from 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm for the afternoon classes. Each class has a teacher and an education assistant, with a team of therapists who enhance programming in the classroom and provide testing, in-class consultation, intervention and assistance as required