Eligibility
Enrolment at SAS is based on a student’s disability and associated educational needs. Subject to capacity, student intake may be at any stage of the year, providing the student is of school age and satisfies the eligibility criteria.
Students seeking to enrol must have:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
a) A diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (made by either a psychiatrist or a paediatrician); and
b) Significant deficits in adaptive behaviour established by a composite score of two standard deviations or more below the mean on an approved standardised test of adaptive behaviour, (for example a Teacher Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale composite score of 70 or below); and
c) Significant deficits in language skills established by a comprehensive speech pathology assessment demonstrating language skills equivalent to a composite score of two standard deviations or more below the mean, (for example a core language score of 70 or below on one of the recommended comprehensive language tests administered by a Speech Pathologist).
For comprehensive details on Eligibility please see our Enrolment Policy.
Applications from students who do not meet the above criteria will be considered on a case-by- case basis by the region, in consultation with the principal, in consideration of the student’s education and support needs. The Regional Director, South Eastern Victoria Region (or delegate) must approve enrolments for students who do not meet the eligibility criteria.
Enrolment
Children who reach the age of five years on or before April 30th may commence school in the January/February of that year. When enrolling your child you must produce evidence of date of birth and an immunisation certificate available through MyGov.
If your child meets the above criteria please contact the school office on 9563 8139 to arrange for a parent tour.
