Course: 2009 Certificate in Autism – SPED/PRI/SEC
This is an applied programme that leads to certification. 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 teacher, therapist or parent/caregiver to work more effectively with individuals with autism.
The key differentiators of this applied programme are that it 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.
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.
Some of the topics include:
- Overview of Normal Development
- Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder 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
The Certificate in Autism is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills 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
Course: Certificate in Autism – SPED/PRI/SEC
When: 30 Jan – 29 May 09 (Every Friday) 5.00pm – 8.30pm
Where: Pathlight School
For Whom: Designed for both practitioners (teachers, educators, therapists and professionals) and parents/caregivers who work directly with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Fees (with certification):
- S$2,568 per participant
- S$1,568 per participant (S’poreans and S’pore PRs of S’pore VWOs)
- S$1,768 per participant (Employment Pass holders of S’pore VWOs)
Fees (without certification):
- S$2,033 per participant
Contact: Lina Kam, Training Co-ordinator
Tel: 6323-3258/9
Email: lina.kam@autism.org.sg
Fees NOTE:
Fees include 7% GST, handout materials and refreshments
Parents/caregivers are not eligible for VCF funding
Fees include 7% GST, handout materials and refreshments
Parents/caregivers are not eligible for VCF funding
Special Note:
Those participants who opt for the ‘without certification’ option will, upon successful completion of the training programme, receive a Letter of Attendance.
Those participants who opt for the ‘without certification’ option will, upon successful completion of the training programme, receive a Letter of Attendance.
Pre-requisites: (Different for certification and without)
With Certification
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- have attended the Fundamentals of Autism workshop; and
- have attained the minimum qualification of Certificate in Special Education, its equivalent, or GCE ‘O’ level; and
- have at least three (3) months’ experience in working directly with individuals with autism; and
- currently working with or providing services to an individual with autism (cannot be your own or your relative’s child) and
- will continue to work with the same individual throughout the course duration.
Without Certification
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- have attended the Fundamentals of Autism workshop; and
- have attained the minimum qualification of Certificate in Special Education, its equivalent, or GCE ‘O’ level; and
- have access to work with an individual with autism throughout the course duration (can work with your own or your relative’s child).
