What is Little Leaps?

Little Leaps is a specialized preschool catering for the  specific and individual needs  of  learners diagnosed with Autistic  Spectrum  Disorder (ASD)  and Pervasive  Developmental  Disorders  (PDD).

Little  Leaps  is  an  English  medium  school, established  in  2006  as  an  integrated  learning centre, here each child is offered the opportunity to develop to his full potential  in  a  secure,  multifaceted, Christian and caring environment.

Our Approach

Little Leaps follows the South African Department of Education Syllabus delivered in a thematic programme at a manageable pace. Individual Educational Programmes (IEP) and behaviour management programmes (BMP) are designed for every unique child and their specific educational needs. Emphasis is placed on language, social, life skills and sensory development. Little Leaps recognises that working with special educational needs require a multi-disciplinary approach therefore we have a team of professionals working together to reach each child's full potential.

Little Leaps offers:

 A low teacher : pupil ratio   (benchmark 8 in a class)

• Individual Educational Programmes (IEP)
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• Makaton (sign language)
• Ongoing assessments
• iPad & Computer skills
• Inclusion opportunities with mainstream preschool
• Behaviour modification programmes
• Self-sufficiency and life skills training, to facilitate and develop independence
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Music and movement
• Parent support groups
• Swimming as an extra mural activity
• Onsite Occupational and Speech and Language therapists
• Ages 3-7 years
• Dedicated and experienced staff
• Half and full day facilities
• To develop each learners’ communication skills to their full potential, valuing all ways of communicating equally
• A tailor made, flexible curriculum which addresses each learners needs
• A caring, happy, Christian, safe and secure environment
• To involve learners, parents and professionals in decision making
• To maximise inclusion opportunities within multi-cultural community and peer group settings