WeCAN Early Intervention Programme (EIP)

Clients Served
140
Clients Outcomes
91% of clients met intervention goals
Parent Satisfaction
98% satisfied with programme & services

Highlights

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)
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
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
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
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

taff and consultant at APAC in Adelaide, Australia
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