(UK) Chatham-Kent: Catholic school district partners with provider for autism support

Sept 13, 2026, St. Clair Catholic partners with Children’s Treatment Centre for autism transitional classroom | Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas.

The St. Clair Catholic District School Board and the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent have announced a new partnership meant to help ensure students of all abilities have access to a learning environment with the resources they need to grow and succeed.

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent will serve as the program partner for St. Clair Catholic’s Autism Transitional Classroom at St. Angela Merici Catholic School. The classroom provides short-term placements for Chatham-Kent students aged 4 to 12 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with a focus on implementing strategies that support a successful transition to their home school.

Up to six students will be learning in the classroom at one time. The program team consists of a Special Education Principal, a Program Resource Consultant, a Program Resource Teacher and two Education Assistants, with consultation provided by a Registered Behaviour Analyst from the school board. Students in the classroom will also receive speech and language, physiotherapy and occupational therapy from practitioners at the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent.    . . .