Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

BTVC autism program will apply proven, research-based strategies in dedicated autism classrooms, which provide small highly structured settings perfect for implementing effective methods of instruction such as discrete trial training (DTT), incidental teaching, visual strategies and Pivotal Response Training.

Developmental Disabilities 

Students with developmental disabilities or delays benefit from strategies such as positive reinforcement, functional skill development, vocational assessments, naturalist teaching methods to develop independent living skills and functional academics.

Emotional Disorders 

BTVC provides specialized training for educating students who display aggression or destructive behaviour, including those with separate diagnoses who exhibit challenging behaviour. Our experts provide counselling, instruction and oversight for students tending toward elopement and self-injury.

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)

As with its autism education program, BTVC provides instruction to students with Rhett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and other PDD challenges through effective methods of instruction such as discrete trial training (DTT), incidental teaching, visual strategies and Pivotal Response Training. Students receive assistance through applied behavioural analysis (ABA) and a variety of therapies such as adaptive physical education and speech and occupational therapies.

Behaviour Challenges

Students with behavioral challenges benefit from positive behavior intervention and support, along with curriculum-based measures to redirect destructive behavior and develop academic skills.

Dual Diagnosis

BTVC will apply proven approaches to address each student’s combination of special needs. We will rely on research-proven methods such as applied behaviour analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy and functional behaviour assessment to assist students who struggle with psychiatric disorders in addition to their specific learning challenge.

Other Special Needs

For students with other academic, behavioural, psychiatric or physical challenges, BTVC will customize treatment and therapies based on individual needs.

Through our vocational skills program, our students are offered unique opportunities to gain skills as well as to increase self-esteem and personal autonomy. These opportunities range from volunteer placements to internship in business throughout Abuja and partner organizations in Ghana, Togo, Canada, USA and England.

WHAT MAKES OUR CURRICULUM UNIQUE?

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which will include Information Technology, English and Maths as well as qualifications in Personal Development and selected vocational qualifications.

Our vocational learning programs 

Students will select a vocational pathway based on their future goals and we will we tailor a programme to suit their needs. Our vocational learning programs aim to provide our students with the opportunity to explore a range of vocational areas and support them to further develop their skills and interests and aspirations in a safe and secure setting.

Academic Skills & Related Services 

An individualized program of instruction is written for each student based upon his/her specific learning needs.

Reading  

Word recognition, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency and rate, reading enrichment, study skills, metacognition and met comprehension techniques, critical and creative reading skills, and divergent thinking strategies.

Math 

Students learn to apply mathematic knowledge to everyday consumer experiences. Students learn life skills math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percent, time and measurement and business math.

Speech & Language 

Instruction/therapy for expressive and receptive language skills as well as written articulation.

Occupational Therapy 

Instruction/therapy for basic motor functions, visual motor integration, sensory processing, visual perception, plus coordination, and strength