Re-accreditation of ARC(S) WeCAN EIP by the National Autistic Society (UK)
ARC(S) ED Ms Sylvia Yap (second from left) and programme leaders Ms Anita Russell (right) and Mrs Stephenie Khoo (left) with the Accreditation Team from UK (third and fourth from left)
WeCAN EIP received its 1st accreditation in 2009 from the National Autistic Society in the United Kingdom
Programme was reviewed in November 2013
WeCAN EIP was awarded re-accreditation status from January 2014 to 2017
Preparatory Programme
Former EIP client Kai Xu won the school’s character award for ‘Open Mindedness’ in the mainstream school he attends
Preparatory Programme was expanded to 2 classes
Subject teachers taught core subjects – English and Mathematics
Aided Language Support Pilot
ALS board used to facilitate communication
WeCAN EIP and ARC(S) Speech Language Therapist collaborated to pilot Aided Language Support (ALS) for selected children in the programme
Inaugural Open House Event in 2013
EIP Open House… face-to-face engagement with stakeholders
WeCAN EIP held its 1st Open House on 10 May 2013, with 2nd event on 19 July 2013
Both events were well attended by parents, professionals from hospitals, government and referral agencies, pre-school educators and general public
Strong HR Health – Continuing Education for Staff
Staff and consultant at APAC in Adelaide, Australia
9 staff attended Dr Barry Prizant’s SCERTS workshop – Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support
External Occupational Therapist (OT) provided consultation and training
4 staff attended the Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) in Adelaide, Australia
2 staff attended ASCD Conference (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) in Chicago, USA
I like the practical skills that Nathanael has picked up and incorporated into his daily living.
Mother of Nathanael Tok
I benefited from the teacher’s sharing of how to break up tasks (for easier learning) and how to establish good work habits and encourage independence.
Mother of Jasraj Singh
The most beneficial part of the intervention is when teacher shows what has been done for the week and gives suggestions as to what to do at home.