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.

Topics include:

• Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the unique learning needs, challenges and opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum
• The ICEBERG framework and its application
• Teaching and supporting individuals on the autism spectrum through:
  • Task analysis and assessment of learning needs
  • Structuring the work environment – physical structure
  • Development and application of visual tools and visual supports
  • Use of schedules, work systems and prompting
• Explicit Teaching Strategies and its application
• Understanding and Supporting independent functioning and emotional regulation needs/goals at work

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

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

Targeted Audience

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

Additional Information

Lecture Schedule:
Lecture 01: 12 Jul 21 (Monday)
Lecture 02: 26 Jul 21 (Monday)
Lecture 03: 02 Aug 21 (Monday)
Lecture 04: 16 Aug 21 (Monday)
Lecture 05: 23 Aug 21 (Monday)
Lecture 06: 30 Aug 21 (Monday)
Lecture 07: 13 Sep 21 (Monday)
Lecture 08: 20 Sep 21 (Monday)
Lecture 09: 27 Sep 21 (Monday)
Lecture 10: 04 Oct 21 (Monday)
Lecture 11: 11 Oct 21 (Monday)
Lecture 12: 18 Oct 21 (Monday)
Lecture 13: 25 Oct 21 (Monday)
Lecture 14: 01 Nov 21 (Monday)

Award

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