School Shadowing Programme
Mainstream school can be a challenging place. Our licensed therapists make school a friendlier place for
them with research-based structure and techniques.
Mainstream School Guidance
Our trained therapists will guide your child as they learn alongside their peers in a mainstream academic environment.
Multi-facet Learning
From academic problem-solving skills, group work, to understanding routines, equip your child with the skills they need to excel at school.
Reduce Unnecessary Stress
Our therapists understand the stressors of mainstream education. Reduce stress with researched-based structure and techniques.
We’re here to help
See improvements in
Cognition
Develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for daily life and mainstream academics.
Independence
Work on your child’s ability to work on tasks, assignments, and instructions independently.
Attention
Benefit from being able to stay attentive during school time and follow through classroom activities.
Language
Improve your child’s ability to express their needs and wants verbally, understand instructions, and communicate with peers.
Social
Help your child understand how to display socially appropriate behaviours and socialise with their peers, teachers, and community.
Others
Make school a friendlier place to learn as our therapists reduce the anxiety and frustration that may stem from a new learning environment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Personalised consultations and therapy at every step
Autism Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is School Shadowing and who is it for?
It’s one-to-one support in a mainstream classroom. A trained therapist (“shadow teacher”) helps your child learn alongside peers using research-based structure and techniques.
What does the shadow teacher actually do in class?
They scaffold tasks, prompt attention, model social behaviours, and fade help as your child gains independence, so classroom participation becomes more natural.
Which skills does the programme target?
Core school skills: sustained attention, on seat behaviours, cognition, independence, attention, language, social skills and understanding of classroom rules—the areas highlighted in your improvement list on the page.
Who delivers the programme?
Licensed therapists trained to support learners in mainstream settings; they apply research-based methods and collaborate with teachers.
How are goals set and progress shared?
You’ll have personalised consultations and therapy planning, with regular check-ins on targets so you can see progress and next steps.
Will the schedule be full-time or part-time?
It’s flexible. Support hours are tailored to your child’s timetable, subjects, and transition needs, with a plan to fade support as skills stick.
How does the programme reduce school stress?
Therapists anticipate stressors (new routines, group work, noise) and use structure and techniques to make school a friendlier place to learn.
Do you work with teachers and schools?
Yes. AutismSTEP has conducted teacher trainings and supported students across many schools in Singapore; classroom coordination is built in.
Can School Shadowing be combined with other therapies?
Absolutely—many families pair it with Speech Therapy and Home-based ABA so classroom goals, language targets, and home routines align.
How do we get started?
Click on “Get in Touch” on the top right hand side of the window and our team will get in touch with you shortly!
Do you accept Baby Bonus (CDA) for eligible payments?
Yes—AutismSTEP is a Baby Bonus Approved Institution; ask the team how CDA payments work for your programme.
How quickly might we see changes?
Timelines vary by learner and the amount of supported time. You’ll set measurable classroom goals (e.g., on-task minutes, independent work steps) and review them regularly.
We have finished 5 teachers training to create a better learning place for everyone.
We have guided children in 30+ schools as they learn alongside their peers.
Over 600 children have benefited from our personalised therapy.
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