Course: Task Analysis

Course: Tasks Analysis – A Strategy For Breaking Down Learning Steps (Focus: EIP/SPED)

 

Individuals with autism may sometimes find it hard to absorb and learn new things.  They are usually concrete learners and take in information in smaller chunk. They learn best when provided with visual supports and are taught tasks which are broken down and sequenced into steps.

Task Analysis forms the foundation of a powerful and effective teaching strategy for all professionals who work with individuals with autism who are concrete learners.   This course will provide a good strategy to use for individuals who has challenges in learning more complex information.

 

Date: 31 Mar 10 (Wednesday)
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Pathlight School
Pre-Requisite: Must:

  • have attended Fundamentals of Autism Workshop
  • are currently working directly with students/individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

Target Audience
 
For the following who are caring for  young children (pre-school or in special education schools) with an Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Bluetick_Thumb2 Parents/Caregivers
Bluetick_Thumb5 Teachers/Educators
Bluetick_Thumb8  Therapists and Professionals
   

Course Description

 

Participants will :

learn and practise basics steps in breaking down and sequencing tasks
be taught how to use chaining as a teaching procedure for life skills tasks
learn to link prompting and fading skills when teaching tasks

 

Objectives of The Course
 

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

appreciate the different ways in which individuals with autism perceive the world

be aware of the different ways in which individuals with autism learn

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 autism

 

 
Registration Details
 
Trainer:   

Ms Wong Yeok Lin, Autism Consultant

Fees S$160.50 per participant per workshop

Package Deal (for entire series of 12 workshops)
S$1,690 per participant

Note: Fees include GST, handout materials and refreshments

NCSS CTG Code:

N.A

Contact: Lina Kam, Training Co-ordinator
Telephone:
(+65) 6323-3258
Email lina.kam@autism.org.sg
          
 


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