The Special Child Trust – ACE
The Special Child Trust launched the Autism Centre for Excellence in 2014, to create a program for children on the Autism Spectrum from ages ranging from 2 to 25 years. The program is the first of its kind in India, is completely data-driven and is based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
ACE utilizes cutting-edge research and standardized educational practices to improve the outcome for children on the autism spectrum. The core philosophy of ACE lies in the belief that individuals of varying abilities can be taught functional skills and communication to lead independent, productive, and rewarding lives as adults. Often, children with autism are unable to integrate into mainstream schools and classrooms.
ACE plays a pivotal role in providing a curriculum that fits the needs and abilities of such children and prepares them for integration to the best of their abilities. ACE is a standardised model of teaching and intervention for autism, which, over time, can be replicated across schools and communities in India.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
ACE was conceived with the vision of improving the level and quality of autism-related interventions in India by assimilating world-class practices within India’s local and cultural context.
This has been achieved through a rigorous training programme specific to autism and ongoing continuing education opportunities for teachers. ACE aims at creating long-term intervention strategies in a child’s life from the early years into adulthood so as to understand each child’s strengths and capabilities. It also seeks to maximise learning by providing a consistent and safe environment. The programme has been created as a seamless environment between teachers, parents, and care-givers so that skills can be rapidly learnt and applied in real life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a self-sustaining and inclusive environment for children with autism by developing sustainable educational institutions.
- We focus on early intervention, skill development, and independence while delivering advanced training and evidence-based practices to nurture world-class autism professionals in India.
- To provide intensive professional training to educators and teachers within the organisation as well
as in the community to fulfil the unment need for Autism expertise in India. - To create satellite ABA classrooms in mainstream schools across the Delhi-NCR region to provide
high – quality intervention in integrated settings and to sensitize students in typical classrooms. - To establish a full-scale vocational program with job opportunities for young adults on the spectrum.
Our Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in autism education and care, empowering children with autism to achieve independence and a meaningful quality of life, while shaping skilled, compassionate, and globally recognized autism professionals in India.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
ACE was conceived with the vision of improving the level and quality of autism-related interventions in India by assimilating world-class practices within India’s local and cultural context.
This has been achieved through a rigorous training programme specific to autism and ongoing continuing education opportunities for teachers. ACE aims at creating long-term intervention strategies in a child’s life from the early years into adulthood so as to understand each child’s strengths and capabilities. It also seeks to maximise learning by providing a consistent and safe environment. The programme has been created as a seamless environment between teachers, parents, and care-givers so that skills can be rapidly learnt and applied in real life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a self-sustaining and inclusive environment for children with autism by developing sustainable educational institutions. We focus on early intervention, skill development, and independence while delivering advanced training and evidence-based practices to nurture world-class autism professionals in India.
Our Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in autism education and care, empowering children with autism to achieve independence and a meaningful quality of life, while shaping skilled, compassionate, and globally recognized autism professionals in India.
