Course: Creating An Autism-Friendly Learning Environment

Course: Creating An Autism Friendly learning Environment (Focus: EIP/SPED)

 

"Learners in supportive environments have high levels of self efficacy and self-motivation and use learning as a primary transformative force" (Bereiter & Scardamalia, 1989).

Environment setting could affect our mood and the effectively of our learning. Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or autism have to work harder than their typical counterparts at paying attention to the relevant information when they learn. They also have to consciously anticipate the type of behavior that they can display which is acceptable and appropriate for the environment.

This training workshop aims to provide parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills in getting their child ready for learning by creating an environment that is conducive to the learning style of their child with autism.

 

Date:	14 Apr 10 (Wednesday)
Time:	6.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue:	Pathlight School 5, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 Singapore 569739
Pre-Requisite:	None but useful to have attended the Fundamentals of Autism workshop.

 

 Target Audience

	Parents/Caregivers

Course Description

In this workshop, we will share with participants some key principles that form the foundation of any autism-friendly program. These principles are drawn from best practices in autism intervention programs and from Structured Teaching principles from Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina. These principles form the basis for strategies in creating an autism-friendly environment in which individuals with autism will learn best.

Objectives of The Course 

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

	understand the differences in the learning process of individuals with autism
	articulate the key principles that will help individuals with autism learn best and more effectively
	apply strategies to create an autism-friendly environment that is conducive for learning for individuals with autism

 

Trainer:	Dr Lam Chee Meng, Autism Consultant Mrs Stephenie Khoo, Principal of WeCAN Early Intervention Programme
Fees:	SS$69.55 per participant (inclusive of GST, handout materials and refreshments)
NCSS CTG Code:	CTG005/09/10 (Click here for Caregiver Training Grant (CTG) Application Form)
Contact:	Lina Kam, Training Co-ordinator
Telephone:	(+65) 6323-3258
Email:	lina.kam@autism.org.sg