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Course: Certification in Autism

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Course: Certification in Autism

Course: Certification in Autism – 2nd Intake (Focus: Primary/Secondary/SPED)

This is an applied programme which is skills-based and is developed and taught by practitioners who work “hands-on” with individuals with autism and who understand the challenges of learning and application of skills within the Singapore context.

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The course leads to certification and is designed for both practitioners (teachers, educators, therapists and professionals) and parents/caregivers who work directly with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is developed by a team of highly experienced and dedicated professionals from various disciplines in Singapore, Australia and the United States of America.  Primarily, the Certificate in Autism focuses on building skills which enables a practitioner or parent/caregiver to work more effectively with individuals with autism.

The programme is designed to bridge the “knowing-doing” gap by adopting a highly “hands-on” approach to learning.  Participants will be expected to immediately translate theoretical frameworks into a practical model, which directs them to analyse needs, select priority goals and design individualised methodology to teach individuals (with autism) with varying needs and experiences.

Date: 02 Jul – 19 Nov 10 (Fridays)
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30 / 9pm
Venue: Pathlight School
Pre-Requisite: Please see Special Notes for details
Target Audience
For the following who are caring for  young children (primary, secondary
school or in special education schools) with an Autism Spectrum Disorder:
blueTick_thumb Parents or Caregivers
blueTick_thumb  Teachers/Educators
blueTick_thumb  Therapists and Professionals

Course Description

Participants will acquire a fundamental understanding of:

Overview of normal development
Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the unique learning needs, challenges and opportunities for individuals with autism
Characteristics of autism and the Iceberg Framework
The ASD Intervention Framework
Teaching and supporting individuals with autism through:

  • development and application of visual tools and visual supports
  • structuring the learning environment – physical structure
  • use of schedules, work system checklists and prompting
  • engagement and dis-engagement routines
Introduction to language levels
Overview of intervention strategies for ASD

Objectives of The Course
Upon completion of the training workshop, participants will be able to:

Describe the key learning characteristics of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identify the issues of “cultural” differences in their learning styles
Analyse and identify the specific learning needs of each individual with autism
Through the application of Structured Teaching Principles, craft a developmentally-appropriate and individualised intervention programme suited to the specific needs of the individual with autism for his/her understanding and self-management of the learning environment in a flexible manner
Registration Details
Trainer: Mrs Patricia Cheng, Autism Consultant
Dr Lam Chee Meng, Senior Autism Consultant
Fees: Full fees:

  • S$2,568 per participant

With VCF subsidy:
(applicable to eligible NCSS Member/MCYS-funded VWO participants only)

  • S$1,568 per participant (Local – S’porean or S’pore PR)
  • S$1,768 per participant (Foreigner – Employment Pass holder)

Without certification:

  • S$2,033 per participant

NOTE:

  • Fees include GST, handout materials and refreshments
  • Parents/caregivers are not eligible for VCF funding
NCSS CTG Code: N.A
Award: The Autism Resource Centre (Singapore), in partnership with Social Service Training Institute, will award a certificate to participants who have successfully completed the training programme and passed all assessments.

NOTE: Those participants who opt for the “without certification” option will, upon successful completion of the programme, receive a Letter of Attendance.
Special Notes: For admission into this programme, applicants must meet ALL the following requirements:


With Certification

  • have attended the Fundamentals of Autism workshop;
  • have attained the minimum qualification of Certificate in Special Education, its equivalent, or GCE “O” level;
  • have at least three (3) months’ relevant experience in working directly with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD);
  • currently working with or providing services to an individual with ASD (cannot be your own or your relative’s child);
  • will continue to work with the same individual throughout the course duration.

Without Certification

  • have attended the Fundamentals of Autism workshop;
  • have attained the minimum qualification of Certificate in Special Education, its equivalent, or GCE “O” level;
  • have access to work with an individual with ASD throughout the course duration (can work with your own or your relative’s child).
Contact: Tanya Lim, Training Co-ordinator
Telephone:
 (+65) 6323-3258
Email: tanya.lim@autism.org.sg
Source:  ARC
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