Intervention Models for Children with Autism

This lecture will talk about 2 intervention models specific for children with autism spectrum disorder – the DIR/Floortime approach and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). The audience will be learning about the (1) basic principles and theory; (2) process and approach; and (3) research and evidence for each of the intervention models or type of focused intervention.

About the Speaker:

Patricia Carmel L. Yap, LPT, MA or Teacher Poy as she is so fondly called is a graduate of the Ateneo De Manila University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology and Education track. She has a Masters degree in Developmental Psychology also from the Ateneo and is a Licensed Professional Teacher. She has a certificate to teach Special Education and is a Basic Floortime Provider. Teacher Poy has been working with children since 2009 and began her work with special children and their families in 2013. She is presently a play facilitator, parent coach and head of the Transdisciplinary Early Intervention Program at MedMom Institute for Human Development.

Seminar Details:
Date: 24 March 2018, Saturday
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Venue: ASP National Headquarters, #9 11th Jamboree Street cor. Sct. Fuentebella, Brgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City
Map: http://bit.ly/asp-map2

Seminar Fees:
Pre-Registration (until March 20 or until slots last)
ASP Member- P 400.00
Non-Member- P 600.00

On-site Registration
ASP Member- P 500.00
Non-Member- P 700.00

Pre-registered participants may pay to Autism Society Philippines, Metrobank, Kamias Branch Account Number 047-3-04751874-2. Please email the scan copy of your deposit slip with the name/s of participant/s and contact numbers to autismphils@gmail.com and bring it on the day of the seminar. On-site registrants or walk- in will be accepted depending on the availability of slots. There will only be 70 slots available. No refund will be given to participants who do not show up on the date of the seminar. For more details, please call ASP at 02-903-5496.

The ASP Education and Empowerment Program serves as a platform to educate Filipino parents and professionals on the various interventions, modalities and theories surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their application and implementation are left at your discretion. The views and personal experiences of the speakers are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of the organization.

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