ARC Learning Academy was established in 2011 and is affiliated with Autism Resource Centre and AITC

It has a 5-year contract with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to offer the Diploma in Special Education (Autism Studies) to Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural Support), or AED (LBS)

75 AEDs (LBS) have been trained by ARC Learning Academy autism consultants/trainers in past 3 years

Ongoing partnership with MOE for the signature Autism Certification programmes - Certificate and Higher Certificate in Autism - and other autism workshops

Continual partnership with Rainbow Centre to offer a preparatory training programme for educators in Early Intervention

Collaboration with National Council of Social Service’s training arm, Social Service Institute, to market Autism Certification programmes and other training workshops

World-class quality training includes:

• Autism certification courses for educators in Special Education and Mainstream schools and Early Intervention Programmes
• Diploma in Autism certification course for Allied Educators (Learning & Behavioural Support)
• Preparatory certification course for educators in Early Intervention Programmes
• 20 workshops for educators and other professionals
• 20 workshops for parents and caregivers
• 3 workshops in Mandarin

6 new workshops for educators and other professionals.

8 new workshops for parents and caregivers

Inaugural Workshops by Dr. Barry Prizant, Adjunct Professor, Brown University, USA:

• Autism and the SCERTS® Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Development Disabilities
• Preventing Problem Behaviour of Individuals with Autism: An Emotional Regulation Relationship-Based Approach

Back in Singapore by popular demand:

• Mr. Richard Mills, Director of Research from National Autistic Society (UK)to share his expert knowledge on:
  • Challenging and Self-Injurious Behaviour in ASD: New Ideas on Management
  • Autism and Ageing – What Happens to Adults with Autism as they Age?
• Mr. Michael Chapman, Director of Supported Employment, University of North Carolina (US) Division TEACCH (Autism Programme) to share his wealth of experience on:
  • Help in Daily Living
  • Health and Well Being for Individuals with Autism

Increased demand by clients for customised training

Our consultants were engaged to provide the following customised and targeted training:

• Autism Empowered Learning and Behavourial Interviews for St. Andrews Autism Centre staff
• 3-day programme on ‘Supporting Post-secondary school students with Special Education Needs’ to staff of Nanyang Polytechnic
• 2-day programme on ‘Transitioning to Employment’ for staff of Thailand’s Ministry of Education

As part of an on-going project to give back to the community, talks on Autism Awareness are offered:

• In collaboration with NCSS Social Service Institute, AITC autism consultants delivered a 2-hour talk on ‘Autism: A Life Long Journey’ for the general public
• AITC consultants also conducted a 3-hour Autism Awareness talk for the para-counsellors in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

Overall, I think this module is very enriching. Before this, I only know a little about the different tools. Now, I have increased awareness about it. Plus, the practice sessions we have help a lot in our learning process.

Ms Syafiqah Mohamed Faiz, MOE AED (LBS), participant in the Diploma in Special Education (Autism Studies)

The course is very useful for raising our awareness on autism and what we teachers can do to help students with special needs to learn, improve and adapt to working, be independent in the real world. By understanding the ways autistic students see & do things, we can better help them in the ways they need which are beneficial to them. What we learn is also useful in our delivery of lessons in general and in educating our teenage children. I hope that all NYP staff can be given the opportunity to attend this course.

Ms Katherine Soo, Nanyang Polytechnic Manager of Foreign Language Centre, on ‘Supporting Post-secondary school students with Special Education Needs’ training programme

It is a really useful workshop. Dr. Barry Prizant gives clear presentation and his wealth of experience was really insightful.

Ms Tham Yoke San, caregiver, on Dr Barry Prizant’s ‘Preventing Problem Behaviour of Individuals with Autism

Really enjoyed this course as it lays a very good foundation for new teacher like me. Anita shared a lot of very practical examples which stimulates a lot of brain work & application to my class setting. Thank you! Good job!

Ms Cheong Huey Leng, Teacher from Eden School, on Ms Anita Russell’s ‘Foundations of Successful Communication skills’

I enjoyed the workshop. Many good ideas demonstrated.

Ms Mabel Chia, Caregiver, on Dr Lam Chee Meng’s ‘Coaching Social Play Skills’

Ms Jac Ang’s sharing was very relevant and practical. Very encouraged by her persistence and standard of professionalism.

Ms Goh Mui Wah, Teacher Aide from Grace Orchard School, on Ms Jacqueline Ang’s ‘Teaching Functional Life Skills’

A very good introductory programme for SPED teachers who may not have a strong pedagogical background.

Mr Calvin Chew, Track Head from St Andrew’s Autism School

The i-books is a very tangible resource for the ECFA staff.

Eden Centre for Adults

Development of assessment skills training (hard and soft) in selected teachers has led to the growth of the teachers in different tiers in these skills.

Eden School

The ongoing consultancy programme has provided us with a structured resource to constantly challenge us to reflect and review on our current practices. Most importantly, it helps us ensure we deliver the best early intervention programme for our clients.

WeCAN Early Intervention Programme