PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This is an application programme that is developed by a team of highly experienced and dedicated professionals from various disciplines. The Certificate in Autism focuses on building skills which enables a practitioner to work more effectively with individuals on the autism spectrum.

The key differentiators of this programme are that it is skills-based and is developed and taught by practitioners who work hands-on with individuals on the autism spectrum 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 translate theoretical frameworks into a practical model, which directs them to analyse needs, select priority goals and design individualised methodology to teach individuals (on the autism spectrum) with varying needs and experiences.

LEARNING GOALS

This training programme is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills so that they can:

• Understand the learning and working characteristics for individuals on the autism spectrum
• Prepare a conducive and autism-friendly learning environment to meet the specific needs of the individual on the autism spectrum
• Apply Explicit Teaching Principles to help individuals learn work skills, including identifying and task-analysing learning goal

TARGETED AUDIENCE

Job Coaches, Vocational Trainers/Educators, Therapists & other Professionals working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum in Vocational and/or work place settings

PRE-REQUISITES

For admission into this programme, applicants must meet ALL the following requirements:

• Attained the minimum qualification of Certificate in Special Education, its equivalent, or three (3) GCE “O” Level passes (Grade C6 and above), including English Language
• Have at least three (3) months’ relevant experience in working directly with individuals on the autism spectrum
• Currently working with or providing services to an individual on the autism spectrum (cannot be your own or your relative’s child)
• Will continue to work with the same individual throughout the course duration

SPEAKER

Ms Salwanizah Mohd Said, Master Teacher

AWARD

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) will award a certificate to participants who have successfully completed the training programme and passed all assessments.