ARC Learning Academy is in its fourth year of operation

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)

191 AEDs (LBS) have been trained by ARC Learning Academy autism consultants/trainers in past 4 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

5 new workshops for educators and other professionals.

4 new workshops for parents and caregivers

Workshops by autism professionals from Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina (UNC), USA:

• Dr Laura Klinger, Executive Director of Division TEACCH and Associate Professor, Psychiatry, UNC shared the latest from Division TEACCH:
  • Advances in knowledge and intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • TEACCH Advanced Topics Seminar
• Mr. Michael Chapman, Director of Supported Employment, Division TEACCH (Autism Programme), University of North Carolina shared his expert knowledge on:
  • Supporting Positive Behaviour in Young Adults with Autism
  • Guiding Career Choices for Persons with Autism

Customised Autism Training continues to be in great demand.

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

• 2-Day workshop on ‘Supporting Post-Secondary School students with Special Education Needs’ for staff of Nanyang Polytechnic
• 3-hour workshop on ‘Fundamentals of Autism’ for staff at Nanyang Polytechnic
• 2-day workshop on ‘Fundamentals of Understanding of Special Learning Needs’ to MOE School counsellors of Primary and Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges

As part of an on-going project to give back to the community, talks on Autism Awareness were offered to staff at Geylang East Public Library.

老师讲课清晰。简单易懂。是很用心的老师。

Caregiver on Mandarin workshop by Ms Loy Sheau Mei and Ms Wendy Wong – 成功的行为矫正”之基本概论

This is the most practical lesson that I have ever learnt with regards to Autism. I have even applied my new found knowledge concurrently at school.

Muhammad Firdaus Bin Bahrin – AED(LBS)

I really enjoyed this session. Information was concise, easy to understand and thought provoking. Dr Klinger is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker.

Tay Ena, Teacher from Eden School on Dr Laura Klinger’s workshop

Enjoyed the interactive discussions and mixing with other participants from other schools – learnt about different strategies for different profiles and ages! Like the clear explanation.

Lee Si Hui, Therapist from Pathlight School

Everything is covered and I gained a lot of knowledge from it.

Noor Hafiz Bin Muhamad, Teacher from Pathlight School on ‘Teaching Numeracy Skills’

The practical examples were great and the seminar was overall excellent!

Anonymous on ‘Preparing My Child with Autism for Mainstream Learning: Strategies & Resources’

This is course for all educators so that Singapore can be a real inclusive society.

Kallen Chong, Senior Lecturer of Nanyang Polytechnic

Trainer is very engaging and very knowledgeable. Hope he can do a second session on advance version.

Png Seok Hoon, Caregiver on ‘Understanding and Accommodating Sensory Needs in Autism’

The development of the adult programmes at AAS has been successful largely due to the intensity, frequency and quality of the consulting we have received from ARC over the last 4 years. The staff have grown progressively not only in their competencies but also in the way they think about the quality of life for individuals with moderate to severe autism. The training and feedback is tailored and individualized, and is delivered clearly, professionally and in realistic chunks for direct application. Valuable feedback provided during the design and construction phase of the 2nd Day Activity Centre, resulted in a functional, meaningful and autism-friendly space for clients as well as staff. ARC has also provided resources in the form of IBooks, web links and updates on international best practices. ARC, in particular Anita Russell, has been and continues to be, our guide for technical excellence as well as our moral compass in developing, improving and extending our programmes.

Eden Centre for Adults

Autism consultancy and support is a critical factor that has enabled the school to provide a safe and meaningful environment for student learning. New initiatives are introduced in a systematic manner with a key focus on capacity building of staff. Students have benefitted from the individualized support provided.

Eden School

The consultants are knowledgeable, engaging and professional, and have given us valuable inputs that help us in our daily work.

ARC(S) WeCAN Early Intervention Programme