Date: 08 Jul 09 (Wed)
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
Venue: Pathlight School
Target Audience
- Parents/Caregivers
- Teachers/Educators
- Therapists and Professionals working with/caring for individual with an ASD.
Pre-Requisites
- None
Course Description
The Fundamentals of Autism workshop aims to increase participant awareness through an introduction to the basis and culture of Autism. It is particularly relevant to parents/caregivers and teachers who would like to have an overview on the topic of Autism.
Participants will acquire a fundamental understanding of:
- Common facts and myths related to ASD
- How ASD may affect the individual’s experiences and behaviour
- Intervention and support needs of individuals with ASD
- Practical intervention strategies that work
Objectives of The Course
This course will enable you to :
- Appreciate the different ways of learning and perceiving the world by individuals with autism
- Understand the reasons behind the difficulties faced by individuals with autism in learning, social interaction and communication
- Apply basic strategies when teaching and interacting with individuals with ASD
Registration Details
Fees: S$69.55 per participant
NCSS CTG Code: CTG025/08/09
NCSS Caregiver Training Grant (CTG) form
Pre-Requisite: N.A.
Trainer: Mrs Alina Chua, Autism Consultant
Contact: Lina Kam, Training Co-ordinator
Tel: (+65) 6323-3258/9
Email:
lina.kam@autism.org.sgNote:
This is the basic introductory course to Autism and is the pre-requisite for intermediate and advanced autism training programmes
