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Upcoming Events
Sometimes, I am unable to update this page regularly, so you may wish to visit these sites for up-to-date information.
Disabled People's Association Singapore (DPA) has a comprehensive site, which lists down services, statistics and upcoming events for persons with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, as well as information on assistance schemes for individuals and families. It also archives news articles on disability issues.
WeCAN is the training division of ARC(S). It organises international conferences and workshops in autism intervention and support regularly.
The Dyslexia Association of Singapore organises workshops and seminars during the school holidays.
If
you would like to list your organisation's events, please email
the relevant information. At times, I may be able to put up a
small brochure/flyer (simple layout). Please email it in Word
format (orientation of page: portrait).
Past Events (selected)
Complete
Learning on Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Certificate in
Teaching Preschoolers with ASD in a Mainstream Setting
This course aims to arm educators with the specialized skills, knowledge and strategies to teach a child with ASD effectively in a mainstream pre-school. The training programme is divided into 3 levels with specific modules in each level. Participants are given the opportunity to assimilate and practise what they learn before moving on to the next module. There are 7 modules altogether.
Source : Rainbow Centre Pre-school Integration Enhancement Programme (priep)
Supporting
Children Upon Being Included (SCUBI)
The workshop is designed to introduce educators and teachers to Supporting Children with special needs Upon Being Included (SCUBI). The teacher/educator will learn about different aspects of special needs that would lead to a greater understanding of the behaviour and the intervention program required. It will help to facilitiate early identification and referral for children with severe difficulties to other centres/schools. The teacher will be introduced to a framework of an Individual Education Plan to help maximize the child's potential within the environment.
Source : Assn for Early Childhood Educators (S)
Date
: from 10th January 2004 (Sat)
Time : 2 to 5 pm
Venue :
SPRING Singapore, 2 Bukit Merah Central, #05-00, Singapore
159835
Duration : Ten three-hour sessions for a total of 30
hours plus two practicum sessions
Cost : Fee : S$1,100 per
person (DAS members $880/person, husband-and-wife team
$770/person).
Note: This course is aimed at Parents, teachers and other educational professionals or interested individuals who wish to develop a career in working with dyslexic children.
Source
: Dyslexia
Association of Singapore
For
more info, pls phone Kevin Smith at 6444-5700
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