Introduction

Week 1

• Introduction to the Course
• Introduction to Child Development

Week 2

• Child Development I
• Reading Material Provided

Week 3

• Child Development II

Week 4

• Child Development III

Week 5

• Child Development Theories I
• Reading Material Provided

Week 6

• Child Development Theories II

Assessment 1

• Weight: 10%

Skill Development

Week 7

• Skills for Learning – Introduction
• Skills I
• Assessment 1 Due

Week 8

• Skills II

Week 9

• Skills III

Week 10

• Skills IV

Assessment 2

• Weight: 20%

Neurodivergence

Week 11

• Diagnosis I
• Assessment 2 Due

Week 12

• Diagnosis II

Assessment 3

• Weight: 10%

Behaviour Modification

Week 13

• Functions of Behaviour
• Behaviour Management Strategies
• Assessment 3 Due

Week 14

• Educational Settings and Supporting the SEN Child
• Reading Material Provided

Assessment 4

• Weight: 20%

Internship

Week 15

• Internship Settings and Professional Conduct
• Internship Expectations, Queries, Modeling, and Role-Playing
• Assessment 4 Due

Weeks 16-20 (5 Weeks)

• Internship (3 Weeks + 2 Weeks Christmas Holidays)
  • During School Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon / 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Friday)
  • During Holidays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Additional Details

• 15 Hours of Direct Training
• 5 Hours of Observations at Different Settings (Optional)
• Internship Completion: 20%
• No Lectures

Conclusion

Week 21

• Challenges and Problem Solving
• Social Construct of Disability
  • Discuss a Skill Deficit, Strategies Used, Did it Work or Not Work, and Why

Week 22

• Video Presentation
• Weight: 20%

– Government approved TVEC certification to work with individuals with special needs
– Shadow teacher positions in leading international schools and private schools
– Upskilling for teachers, tuition/art/music teachers to be effective with students with differing needs
– Knowledge and training for teachers, daycare staff, and baby sitters
– Help parents understand and work better with their children in the home setting
– Expand repertoire on child development and teaching
– Elevate school leavers to be more employable with children

Ishanthi is a behaviour analyst and ABA therapist, with work experience in Canada and Sri Lanka.

She has worked in the special needs and skill building space for over 20 years and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this training certification. Having worked closely with preschool and grade school teachers for the past 10 years, she understands which skills are most required in the classroom and has tailored the curriculum to focus on those.

She currently works as the Head of Student Support Services at Asian International School, Behaviour Analyst and Special needs consultant at ABC preschools, consults at Asiri Hospital, consults with many preschools and private schools in Colombo, and works with the Police women and children’s bureau.