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Little Horizons Special Needs Education

Our programs

Support that grows with your child.

Every child learns in their own way. Our six programs bring teachers, specialists and families together, so support can be shaped around your child and can change as they do.

Not sure where to start? An assessment helps us suggest a good fit.

Six programs, one calm place to learn. Pick one to read more, or scroll on to see how they fit together.

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Early Intervention

A gentle start for our youngest learners. Through play, routine and time with caring adults, we help little ones explore, connect and feel at home in a learning space.

What we work on

  • Play-based learning and exploration
  • Early communication and connection
  • Daily routines such as arrivals, snacks and rest
  • Guidance and shared goals with families

Good to know

Who it's for
Our youngest learners
How it runs
Play-based, with families
First step
An assessment
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Speech & Language

Communication takes many forms. We help each child find ways to share what they think, need and enjoy, whether through words, signs, pictures or devices.

What we work on

  • Understanding and using spoken language
  • Other ways to communicate, such as pictures, signs or devices
  • Listening, turn-taking and conversation
  • Sounds, words and sentences through play and stories

Good to know

Who it's for
Learners building communication
How it runs
Small group or one-to-one
At home
Ideas to practise together
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Behavior Support

Behavior is a way of communicating. We look at what a child is telling us, then build calm routines and clear, kind expectations around them.

What we work on

  • Understanding what a child needs in the moment
  • Predictable routines and visual schedules
  • Skills for calming, waiting and asking for help
  • Plans shared with families so home and school match

Good to know

Approach
Positive and respectful
Who it's for
Learners who benefit from clear routines
With families
Plans made together
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Sensory & Motor Skills

Bodies and senses shape how children learn. We offer movement, touch and play activities that help each child feel comfortable, steady and ready to join in.

What we work on

  • Balance, climbing and whole-body movement
  • Hand skills for drawing, cutting and buttons
  • Sensory activities with choice and breaks
  • Quiet spaces for resting and resetting

Good to know

Who it's for
Learners who benefit from movement
How it runs
Play-based, at their pace
Space
Calm areas to rest
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Academic Support

Learning works best at the right pace. We break reading, writing and maths into small steps, build on each child's strengths and keep the work engaging.

What we work on

  • Early reading and writing
  • Number sense and maths
  • Study habits, organization and focus
  • Learning plans shaped around each child's strengths

Good to know

Who it's for
School-age learners
How it runs
Small group or one-to-one
Planning
Built on strengths
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Life Skills

Everyday independence, one step at a time. We practise the routines that make home, school and the community feel more manageable and more your child's own.

What we work on

  • Self-care such as dressing, hand-washing and mealtimes
  • Tidying, sorting and helping with simple tasks
  • Making choices, planning and staying safe
  • Sharing, greeting and working with others

Good to know

Who it's for
Learners building independence
How it runs
Practised in everyday routines
At home
Skills to carry over
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Our team

Who you'll work with

Teachers, therapists and family support staff work together with parents, so every plan is shaped around your child.

Meet the whole team
  • Grace Wilson, Family Support Specialist

    Family Support Specialist

    Grace Wilson

    Grace helps families connect with resources and stay involved in each child's plan.

    Early Intervention
  • Sarah Mitchell, Speech-Language Pathologist

    Speech-Language Pathologist

    Sarah Mitchell

    Sarah helps children build communication skills for everyday life.

    Speech & Language
  • James Bennett, Occupational Therapist

    Occupational Therapist

    James Bennett

    James supports coordination, movement, and sensory needs through purposeful activities.

    Sensory & Motor Skills
  • Olivia Brooks, Special Education Teacher

    Special Education Teacher

    Olivia Brooks

    Olivia creates individualized learning experiences that build on each student's strengths.

    Academic Support

Your next step

Ready to talk about the right fit?

Tell us a little about your child and we'll help you find the right program.

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