Post-Diploma Certificate 1 (PDC1) of the Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) (SDESN)

About This Course

a) Lay the foundation for students to understand stages of typical and atypical development in relation to the various domains of physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development;
b) Screen and assess young children using appropriate standardised and non-standardised screening tools & practices and collect useful data to formulate intervention plans;
c) Plan and manage individualized educational plan for each child through the use of functional assessments thereafter develop and implement appropriate strategies to critically evaluate an optimal outcome for the child and family;
d) Adopt a transdisciplinary team approach for functional intervention through the use of a variety of teaching, embedded therapeutic approaches and curricula in a routines-based, developmentally appropriate, and naturalistic environment;
e) Build a culture of communication and collaboration by working closely with caregivers, teachers, and relevant stakeholders to recognise and support children’s developmental needs in a timely and structured manner; and
f) Advocate for children with special needs by being a resource person to colleagues, stakeholders, and parents on strategies, keeping abreast of policies pertaining to the care, management, and education of children with special needs.