Behavioural and Systemic Interventions in Special Needs

TGS-2024047549

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS)

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Objectives

By the end of the course, participants should be able to: 1) Understand diagnostic criteria and identify symptoms of Intellectual Disability (ID), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 2) Understand risk factors, comorbidities, and developmental course of neurodevelopmental disorders. 3) Consider client, family, and organisational factors in formulation and treatment planning under the supervision of a trained psychologist. 4) Understand intervention and behavioural change theories and frameworks, in particular: Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Active Support (AS). 5) Develop care plans that appropriately consider client/family goals, formulation, and strategies for early intervention, crisis management and long-term follow-up, under the supervision of a trained psychologist. 6) Understand and apply common evidence-based interventions and environmental modifications, under the supervision of a trained psychologist, specifically in Positive Behaviour Support. 7) Understand local services for special needs across the lifespan and referral processes. 8) Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary practice with speech and language therapist (SLT), occupational therapist (OT), and physiotherapist (PT). 9) Establish positive working relationships and managing disagreements in a professional relationship.



Who Should Attend

Associate Psychologists, Behavioural Specialists, and Autism Therapists




Entry Requirements

A psychology degree with honours (other qualifications are accepted on a case-by-case basis), a good personal statement, one research/clinical reference and some experience working with special needs clients in a paid or voluntary capacity, or personal experience living or caring for someone with special needs




Class Schedule




Lesson Delivery

Classroom Facilitated Training - 20 hours Assessment - 1 hour




Full Fees (before GST)

S$2550.00




Nett Fees payable after SSG Funding



International Participant Singapore Citizen 39 years old or younger Singapore Citizen 40 years or older eligible for MCES Singaporean PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Full Programme Fee S$2550.00 S$2550.00 S$2550.00 S$2550.00 S$2550.00
SSG Funding *
Eligible for Claim Period 1 Jul 2021 to 30 Sep 2024
- S$1785.00 S$1785.00 S$1785.00 S$1785.00
Nett Programme Fee S$2550.00 S$765.00 S$765.00 S$765.00 S$765.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$229.50 S$68.85 S$68.85 S$68.85 S$68.85
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Incl. GST S$2779.50 S$833.85 S$833.85 S$833.85 S$833.85
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Scheme - - S$510.00 - S$510.00
Total Nett Programme Fee, Incl. GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$2779.50 S$833.85 S$323.85 S$833.85 S$323.85
*   Learners must pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to availability.

** Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation. Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.

Upcoming Course Dates
TBC

Delivery Mode**
Face-to-Face

Course Code
PLT9013

Funding Type
SSG Funding
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Alumni eVoucher (L3)

Type
Short Course

Stacks/ Bundles to
Professional Certificate in Special Needs Interventions

Audit/Graded
Nil

Area of Interest
Social Services