He is now seven years old. During the course of the day, individual students are 'pulled out' for their therapies, there is music education every day, there is physio therapy every day, individually and in groups, with the students attending gym classes under the supervision and guidance of a gym teacher. There are also lots of extra-curricular activities going on constantly. Because of the contained size of the class, it is possible for students to receive individual attention in the areas where they need it most, without having to leave the room. Therefore, their academic level very easily compares to, and even exceeds, a parallel-age child in a 'normal' school.
Life skills are the focal point of the educational curriculum.
Proper toileting habits, eating habits, posture and behavior during sessions are vital lessons of the day. A major milestone was accomplished when the entire class was finally able to master walking down the corridor of the school, quietly, hands at the sides, straight gait, etc. However, these things don't come easily. I t takes the 3 teachers days and weeks of teaching something as simple as 'Keep Your Hands To Yourself'. But because of their perseverance, success prevails.