About Us

The AIM Program is really all about what our name stands for: “Ability In Me.” Children with Down syndrome have many abilities, and when specific learning strategies are used to target the skills required for successful life-long inclusion, those abilities are brought out and strengthened within the learner. Our future hope and organizational vision is that individuals with Down syndrome will have the opportunity to reach their unique potential. For this to happen, we need to provide consistent, ongoing, direct, individual, and expert treatment therapy. AIM is modeled after the very successful PREP Program, founded in Calgary Alberta in 1988 by Barbara Tien, a registered Speech Language Pathologist. PREP has offered progressive programming for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The PREP Program was chosen as our model because our research and parent feedback tells us it is the best model in North America. The PREP Program is unique in that it offers direct therapy in small group and/or individual sessions to children with Down syndrome. AIM was founded because we believe that children in Saskatchewan deserve the same quality of service that is available in other provinces.

Mission

We provide individuals with Down syndrome and their families specialized services in Saskatchewan that will empower and support lifelong inclusion.

Vision

To build a community of inclusion where all individuals reach their full potential.

Values

• Respect – We value respecting the rights, needs, and aspirations of each individual client and others with whom we interact.
• Integrity – We value acting with honesty in all decisions and dealings.
• Excellence – We value innovation, creativity and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
• Inclusion – We value the right of individuals with Down syndrome to be fully included in all aspects of the community.
• Accessibility – We value access to specialized programming and services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Parent Involvement

The AIM Program offers direct therapy in small group and/or individual sessions. Parent involvement is crucial to successful outcomes. It is essential that parents engage with the program alongside their child with Down syndrome. This focus on parental engagement from preschool to high school is truly unique, but with this, AIM will empower families to help their child, youth or young adult excel in inclusive school and community settings.