| Programme Description | : | Handwriting is a basic skill needed by almost all of us. Some individuals with autism may find it challenging to acquire handwriting skills due to difficulties in their motor co-ordination and/or sensory issues.
This workshop will present an overview of the issues and difficulties faced by individuals with autism in acquiring handwriting skills. In addition, participants will be exposed to strategies in teaching handwriting skills to individuals with autism as well as strategies to accommodate these individuals’ difficulties in acquiring handwriting skills.
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| Learning Goals | : | Participants in this workshop will:
- understand the basic issues and difficulties faced by individuals with autism in acquiring handwriting skills
- be able to apply strategies in teaching handwriting skills to individuals with autism
- learn to apply basic strategies to accommodate the difficulties in acquiring handwriting skills and to recognise when such strategies are needed
- be able to identify situations when a referral to an occupational therapist is needed
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| Trainer | : |
Ms Tan Peng Chian
Principal Occupational Therapist, Department of Child Development, KKH
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| 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
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| Special Note |
: | To be eligible for this workshop, participants must meet the following requirements:
- have attended Fundamentals of Autism Workshop
- are currently working directly with students/individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
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| Contact | : | Lina Kam, Training Co-ordinator
Tel: 6323-3258
Email: lina.kam@autism.org.sg |
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