Showing posts with label Autism Society of the Philippines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Autism Society of the Philippines. Show all posts

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Autism awareness seminar on June 5 in Davao City!

The Autism Society Philippines (ASP)–Davao Chapter will spearhead a seminar and teaching demo on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on Saturday, June 5 at MIC Cursillo House, Torres St. at 1-5 p.m..

The seminar aims to provide information about ASD, to discuss the nature and characteristics of each stage from childhood through adulthood with corresponding curriculum, and to present appropriate interventions.

ASP-Davao President Eric de la Costa said the seminar is the last part of the five-part seminar series which started last January 2010.

He said the part five tackles on “Adult Life: Sustainability and Independence” with sub topics such as Work Placement Options; Functional Communication Programs; Dealing with Behavior and Emotions in the Workplace, Home and Community; Social Skills and Community Involvement; Physical Fitness; Health and Hygiene, Independence and Safety; and Financial Preparation.

Seminar resource person is Special Education specialist Nino Ricky S. Tumadiang.  Tumadiang is also a coordinator, teacher, consultant and program director on Special Education.