About Us
Harmony House is a unique preschool and the first of its kind in British Columbia. As a preschool with a developmental curriculum and high child to staff ratio, Harmony House is able to facilitate inclusion by supporting children with autism with their typical peers.
Every child at Harmony House is given the individual attention to ensure that they their learning is directed by their natural interests and aptitudes. By capitalising on every child’s natural strengths, Harmony House will ensure that our children obtain the skills necessary for school readiness both socially and academically.
The uniqueness of the preschool is inspired by the uncommon opportunity for the children to be learning side by side with children with Autism in a fully integrated classroom. All of the children will have the opportunity to learn to communicate non verbally using PECS and sign language and Harmony House especially emphasises acceptance, diversity and understanding. Our intention is to prepare all of the Harmony House children to approach life and all people with those same values that the staff maintains in the classroom.
Harmony House Mission Statement & Constitution
We will strive to achieve and:
- provide educational programs for children with autism, largely based on the principals of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- teach/provide children with autism the tools to learn and model appropriate behaviour.
- provide a positive climate of respect, dignity, and a commitment to support each child in achieving their full potential.
- encourage and support acquisition of life skills and independent living.
- provide training and support for families.
- provide training and support for professionals and workers in the field of autism.
- provide programs and services that develop social skills.
- provide ongoing strategies for children and families to live happy and successful lives together beyond the school doors.
- make a commitment to stay current with ongoing research, technology, and information with regard to treating autism, and applying these when deemed appropriate