top of page

Specialised Services for SAS Schools

Evidence-Based Mental Health & Communication Programs for High-Need Students

 

Having worked extensively in special education in Canada, Jazzmyn understands the unique challenges these educational environments face. SAS schools serve students who don't resonate with mainstream settings, often due to complex trauma, mental health challenges, behavioural concerns, and communication difficulties.

 

Why SAS Schools Need Specialised Support

Students in SAS settings typically present with:

  • Complex trauma histories affecting learning and relationships

  • Anxiety and depression impacting school engagement

  • Communication challenges that contribute to behavioral responses

  • Social isolation and difficulty connecting with peers and staff

  • Transition anxieties about returning to mainstream education or moving to employment

 

Traditional approaches often address these issues separately, but Magic Beyond Words recognises they're interconnected and require integrated solutions.

​

​

​

qualification-increase-course-skills-improvement-coaching-professional-development-school-

Whole School Professional Development 

  • Trauma-informed communication strategies for staff

  • Understanding the connection between communication difficulties and challenging behaviours

  • Creating psychologically safe learning environments

  • Supporting students with complex needs

download-2.jpg

Student Workshop Series
 

  • "Finding Your Voice" 

    • Building authentic self-expression and communication confidence

  • "Real Connections"

    • Building healthy peer relationships, trust, and social boundaries

  • "Stress Less, Connect More" 

    • Practical anxiety management and social skills

  • "Your Story, Your Strength" 

    • Trauma-informed resilience building

  • "Future Ready"

    • Communication and life skills for post-school transitions

download-3.jpg

Family Engagement Programs

  • Parent workshops on supporting teenagers with complex needs

  • Communication strategies for families navigating trauma and mental health challenges

  • Building home-school partnerships

The Magic Beyond Words SAS Approach

Root Cause Focus:

Instead of just managing behaviours, we explore what's underneath - trauma, communication barriers, unmet needs, and disconnection from authentic self-expression.

 

Relationship-Centred:

Strong therapeutic relationships are the foundation for all learning and growth. Our programs prioritise connection before correction.

​

Trauma-Informed:

Understanding how trauma impacts the developing brain, relationships, and learning helps create approaches that heal rather than re-traumatise.

 

Communication as Gateway:

Many behavioural challenges stem from communication frustrations. Teaching functional communication skills reduces behavioural incidents and builds confidence.

 

Strength-Based:

Every student has unique gifts and potential. Our programs build on existing strengths rather than focusing solely on deficits.

 

Program Outcomes for SAS Schools

Schools implementing Magic Beyond Words programs typically see:

  • Reduced behavioural incidents as communication improves

  • Increased student engagement in learning activities

  • Improved staff confidence in supporting complex students

  • Enhanced school climate with stronger relationships

  • Better transition outcomes for students moving on from SAS settings

  • Reduced staff burnout through trauma-informed approaches

 

Flexible Implementation Options

  • Pilot Programs: Start small with targeted workshops or individual student support

  • Intensive Blocks: Week-long intensive programs during school holidays or professional development time

  • Ongoing Partnership: Regular monthly visits building long-term relationships and sustained change

  • Custom Design: Programs tailored to your school's specific student population and needs

 

Investment and Outcomes

Programs are designed to provide immediate practical strategies while building long-term capacity within your school community. We work within education budgets and can explore various funding options including:

  • Professional development allocations

  • Student wellbeing funding

  • Mental health initiative grants

  • Special education program budgets

 

"In my experience, the schools that see the most dramatic positive changes are those willing to look beneath surface behaviors to understand the whole student. That's where the real magic happens." - Jazzmyn Lyon

© 2025 Magic Beyond Words

bottom of page