A functional, comprehensive educational program specifically designed to meet the needs of students with special needs. This is a flexible academic curriculum for exceptional students characterized by its adaptability to each student's abilities and individual needs. The program focuses on enhancing functional academic skills that enable students to handle daily life more independently and efficiently. The subjects include math, personal health science, social studies, vocational and language art focusing on social skills, communication, basic arithmetic, reading, and writing, as well as daily life skills like time management, money handling, and problem-solving. This approach boosts students' self-confidence and develops their potential to become active members of society.
It is a criterion referenced assessment and instructional planning system, which helps educators to assess, develop, and implement educational programs to meet the needs of each student based on their present level of functioning.
ASDAN is an awarding organization that provides accredited curriculum programs and regulated certification. This international program aims to develop life and vocational skills for students, especially those with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic and professional success. It focuses on providing practical educational and training activities that help students acquire necessary skills for daily life and work, such as communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. The goal is to enhance students' self-confidence and ability to face challenges.
The TEACCH method is a structured form of teaching focusing on organization of physical environment/physical structure, predictable sequence of activity, visual schedules, routines, flexibility, and work system. Thus, it helps students with ASD and nonverbal students to achieve educational goals, independence, and self-efficacy.