Frankston Special Developmental School offers an Early Education Program specifically designed for pre-school children with significant developmental delay. The program caters for children above 3 years & 8 months as of the 1st of January on the year of entry.
The program is located in the East Karingal Kindergarten, in close proximity to Frankston SDS, offering unique opportunities for inclusion. It is run by staff qualified in both early childhood and special education.
- Age Group: 3 years & 8 months - 5 years
- Duration:15 hours per week
The program offers:
- A developmental play focus with ongoing assessment.
- Inclusion with mainstream children in the East Karingal Kindergarten.
- Access to speech therapy.
- Toilet training program.
- Varied communication methods eg, Picture Exchange Communication System, alternative and augmentative speech generated devices.
- Independent living skills.
- Parent Support.
The school supports families in choosing an appropriate school-age placement.
