Course: Overview of Autism Intervention Approaches – EIP/SPED
It is widely acknowledged that early intervention is the key to effective and successful support for the child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or autism. Nowadays, parents/caregivers and professionals are spoilt for choice by the dizzying array of intervention approaches and programmes. The critical question is: which intervention approach / programme is best for your child?
| Date: | 27 Jan 10 (Wednesday) |
| Time: | 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm |
| Venue: | Pathlight School |
| Pre-Requisite: | None but useful for participants to have attended the Fundamentals of Autism workshop. |
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Parents/Caregivers |
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Teachers/Educators |
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Therapists and Professionals |
Course Description
This workshop aims to empower participants with the information and knowledge of the different available approaches / programmes, including the strengths and limitations of each approach / programme.
Participants in this workshop will be exposed to an overview of the theory and practice of the major intervention approaches / programmes in the field of autism, including research knowledge of these approaches / programmes.
Participants will also learn to evaluate the suitability and appropriateness of these approaches / programmes so as to make an informed choice on the most appropriate intervention approach / programme that is best suited for their child with autism.
The workshop will also encourage the participants’ self-reflection on how the information can be applied to their own child and how the knowledge presented can be utilised to help make informed choices.
Objectives of The Course
Upon completion of the training workshop, participants will be able to:
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have a fundamental understanding of the different approaches / programmes for early intervention for their young child with autism |
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make a comparison of the different approaches / programmes taking into consideration the pros and cons as well as the strengths andlimitations of each approach / programme |
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evaluate the different approaches and programmes based their child’s needs and what is best for their child |
| Trainer: |
Ms Wong Yeok Lin, Autism Consultant |
| Fees: | S$69.55 per participant (inclusive of GST, handout materials and refreshments) |
| NCSS CTG Code: |
CTG009/09/10 |
| Contact: | Lina Kam, Training Co-ordinator |
| Telephone: |
(+65) 6323-3258/9 |
| Email: | lina.kam@autism.org.sg |
