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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a group of complex neuro-developmental
disorders affecting communication, socialization, thought and
behaviour, and includes individuals with wide range of functional
abilities. The symptoms may vary from being very severe to being
very mild.
The number of persons
receiving a diagnosis of ASD is increasing rapidly. Clearly, ASD
could be the most prevalent of all developmental disabilities
in India.
It is essential that
training and rehabilitation needs of children with ASD be met
suitably. Since many experienced professionals and parents of
children with autism find it is difficult to attend a full time
course on ASD, SOPAN conducts a short term certificate course
in ASD for this purpose. The course content has approval from
RCI. The course is held at Samarpan Centre for Autism Spectrum
Disorders, managed by SOPAN.
:: Objectives
The Course is designed to enable the participant to
- Develop an understanding of nature, needs, characteristics
and etiology of ASD.
- Understand the principles and stages of human growth and
development.
- Be familiar with the process of screening and diagnosis of
ASD.
- Plan and implement educational programs selecting teaching
methods suitable for children with ASD.
- Understand the needs of family and promote integration of
person with ASD within community.
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ELigibility
Trained general and special education teachers, therapists, psychologists,
rehabilitation professionals and parents/ family members (who
have successfully completed 10+2 or Higher Secondary Examination
or equivalent) are eligible to attend the Course.
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Duration and Commencement
The Course will be part- time and of 10 weeks duration. The lectures
will be held on predetermined days of the week. The Course will
start from July 2009.
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Course Content
The Course content will consist of the following
Theory
Paper 1: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Paper 2: Human Growth & Development
Paper 3: Assessment, Intervention & Teaching Strategies for
ASD
Paper 4: Family & Community Needs
Practicum
1. Practice of teaching
2. Educational assessment & program planning
3. Case study
4. Adaptation of curriculum
5. Development of teaching learning material
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Evaluation
Theory
Evaluation will be done through tests/ assignments/ seminar presentations
on selected topics.
Practicum
Lessons, case study work and developed teaching material will
be evaluated.
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Certification
A minimum of 40% marks in theory and 50% in practicum is essential.
A participant who fulfills the above requirement will be deemed
to have successfully completed the Short- Term Certificate Course
in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Registration Form
Click
here to Download Registration Form in PDF format
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Fees
The Course fees will be Rs. 6,000/- per head. It will include
basic material and lecture notes as available. The fee should
be paid along with submission of Course Registration Form. Payment
may be by cash or demand draft in favour of SOPAN. Discount on
fees available for SOPAN members.
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Medium of Instruction
English
Attendance
80% attendance is compulsory.
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