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Upcoming Trainings & Activities
Addressing Sensory Processing Disorder
10 September 2010This workshop will focus on intervention strategies to deal with sensory difficulties, aimed at all those who have at least a basic working knowledge of sensory issues affecting the learning of children and adults with autism.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
The resource person for the workshop will be Dr. Anjali Joshi. Dr. Joshi was Head of the Faculty in Occupational Therapy School and Centre, K.E.M. Hospital Mumbai for over 25 years. She is currently Director Research and Training at Ummeed Child Development Centre Mumbai. Dr Joshi has been in the forefront in India in the management of Sensory Processing Issues in Autism and has conducted over fifty workshops and training programs all over India and abroad.
DATE Friday 10 September 2010 TIMINGS 9:00 am - 4:00 pm VENUE The National Centre for Autism
Pocket 7 & 8
Jasola Vihar
Download directions to our centre
FEES Rs. 900/- per attendee Limited Seats Available. Registrations will be on first cum first served basis.
Understanding & Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (RCI-CRE Programs in Autism)
27-30 September 2010
A training workshop geared toward professionals, conducted since 1996 but always something new. AFA’s Annual Training Workshop is an eagerly awaited event each year. The workshop is built on an understanding of ASD and works through teaching various cognitive, communication, and daily living skills.Workshops are illustrated with practical examples based on AFA's hands-on experience and exposure to children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome of varying ages and across the spectrum. The format includes lectures, demonstration classes, video clips, question and answer sessions, and discussions.
The topics include the following:
Day One
Autism: Understanding a Different Way of Being
Day Two
Applied Behaviour Analysis: Teaching and Changing Behaviours
Day Three
Strategies for Developing Communication
Day Four
Including Children with Autism in Mainstream Classroom
Who should Attend
Participation is open to anyone who works with children with developmental disabilities on a day-to-day basis including teachers of both children with and without special needs. CRE accreditation has been received from Rehabilitation Council of India.
How to Register
Registration forms may be collected from AFA office or downloaded from the AFA website below. A complete form must be sent along with registration charges. Payments may be made in cash or by demand draft drawn in favour of ‘Action for Autism’ payable at New Delhi. Cheques or credit cards will NOT be accepted. Incomplete forms or registration forms not accompanied with the registration fees will not be processed.Professional registration form
Parent registration form
Childcare registration formEarly Bird Workshop Registration: On or before Friday 17 September 2010
On the Spot Registration: Subject to availability
Last date for Childcare Registration: Friday 3 September 2010
AFA Mother Child Child Program
Three times a year, sessions starting each January, July and October.
A group of approximately 10 to 15 parents train together (with their children) throughout the duration of the programme incorporating elements of different interaction-based interventions. While the programme has typically consisted mostly of mothers, the programme is also available to interested fathers, or any other family members who may be interacting with the child on a regular basis. We have several fathers who participate in each training and we also welcome grandparents.
The programme seeks to maximize the benefits of the time that a parent spends with her child, teaching focused one on one intervention tailored individually to each child and taking into account the child's strengths, emerging skills and weakest skill areas. One-on-one intervention, in a nurturing positive environment, helps a child with autism to overcome much of the severity of the disorder.
The programme also prepares children to join school set ups, teaching them to learn in a group. Parents work with their children under the guidance of an experienced, trained therapist. They receive extensive feedback and join a discussion group where they can compare perspectives and forge links with parents experiencing similar difficulties.A primary focus of the programme is to help the parent to understand his or her child, understand autism and the whys of autism, thus empowering her interact appropriately with the child, understand how to teach new skills and address behaviours.The programme runs from 9 am to 12 pm everyday from Monday to Friday. For further information on registration, please contact Indrani Basu at 011 – 40540991 / 40540092 / 65347422 OR send us an email, with Mother Child Program in the subject line at indrani71@gmail.com and copy to actionforautism@gmail.com
Teaching Positions at Action For Autism
Action For Autism invites energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are creative, logical, intelligent, and willing to work hard, to apply for various teaching positions at Open Door School. The positions offer exciting opportunities to therapists and teachers to work with individuals with autism and communication differences, in what is one of the most challenging and exciting areas of special needs education.Action For Autism is a premier organisation that has pioneered teaching strategies based on extensive practical experience and internationally validated teaching principles, adapted to the Indian situation. We offer an enriching work experience in a positive environment, where work days are exciting and something to look forward to on a daily basis; with many opportunities for continuing training.
Applications invited from individuals who have any or more of the following qualifications:
- with experience of teaching mainstream classrooms, and/or
- who have done their DSE(ASD) / BEd / DSE(MR), and/or
- who are graduates in Psychology, Education, Child Development, and/or
- anyone interested in working with individuals with autism
Interested and suitable candidates may send their complete CV addressed to:
'Teaching Positions At AFA'
Reeta Sabharwal
Director – HR
The National Centre for Autism
Sector 7&8 Jasola Vihar
New Delhi 110025
AFA Happenings
January - April 2010
New resources available on autism in Kannada:
AUTISM IRUVA NIMMA MAGUVIGE HEGE SAHAYA MADABAHUDU?
Original English Title: AUTISM – HOW TO HELP YOUR YOUNG CHILDBy Leicestershire Country Council and Fosse Health Trust
Rendered into Kannada by Dr. C.R. Chandrashekar,
Professor of Psychiatry and Deputy Medical Superintendent
NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560 029.Price: Rs. 80
‘AUTISM’ MAKKALA LALANE – PALANE (Kannada)
Original English Title: WHY DOES CHRIS DO THAT?By Dr. Tony Attwood
Rendered into Kannada by Dr. C.R Chandrashekar,
Professor of Psychiatry and Deputy Medical Superintendent
NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560 029.Price: Rs. 45
Both books published in 2009
by NAVAKARNATAKA PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD
Embassy Center, Crescent road, Bangalore 560001
Phone 080-22293580, 30578022.
AFA Summer camp concludes
In 2010, AFA again offered a summer camp at our National Centre, with music, arts and crafts, pool play, occupational therapy, and more. Special Education and Occupational Therapy sessions were available separately from 12:30 onwards. With summer over, it's time for school!
An evening of Bollywood dancing was hosted at the University of Hertfordshire (UK) in aid of children with autism in India. Psychology researcher Shivani Sharma invited people to the charity workshop on Wednesday, December 16. The proceeds will go to Action for Autism. Thank you, Shivani! Read more here
Gautam Gambhir is a left-handed opening batsman in the Indian cricket team known for his blazing batting style and a uniquely balanced yet aggressive approach to the game. He has been a member of the Indian national cricket team since 2004. On 7th September, Gautam visited AFA to celebrate the donation of a new bus by the Special Child Trust. Read more here
See press coverage
This year's workshop was held 16-19 September and had over 120 participants. The schedule included a focus on understanding the core features of autism, strategies for developing communication, using ABA for teaching and changing behaviours, and parallel sessions on early intervention and inclusive education. We enjoyed meeting parents and professionals from throughout India and appreciate everyone's participation.
In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly, by unanimous consent, passed the resolution of the Third Committee designating April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day in perpetuity.
In 2009, a number of organizations around India organized activities and events to recognize this day.
AFA was proud to participate in this meeting, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in January 2009
Read an article from The Daily Star
