Yaya Workshop: Dealing with a child with Autism

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46 Greenmeadows Avenue, Brgy. Ugong Norte, Quezon City

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Yaya Workshop: Dealing with a child with Autism

Facilitators: Ms. Camille Lajara, RPm | Ms. Kim Villanueva


Yaya, helper or kasambahay is one of the parents’ support system in taking care and ensuring the safety of a child. More so when dealing with a child with autism, parents want to provide proper guidance and assistance that will equip yaya when they are not around.

Calling all employers out there! Let your yaya attend this comprehensive workshop on engaging the child at home and promoting independence through self-help skills.


Date

September 19, 2020

Time

9am – 12nn

Venue 46 Greenmeadows Avenue, Brgy. Ugong Norte, Quezon City
Regular rate Php 2,000
Early bird rate Php 1,800 (until July 31, 2020 only)
Buddy rate Php 3,800 (employer and yaya)
 

Program:

8:00am-9:00am

Registration

9:00am-10:15am

Engagement

10:15am-10:30am Snacks
10:30am-11:45am Self-Help
11:45am-12:00nn Q&A
 

Topics:

How to engage your child at home

  • Assessing likes and dislikes
  • Promoting different ways of play
  • Developing new activities
  • Self-help skills to promote independence

  • Embedding reinforcement
  • Task analysis
  • Tidying up
  • Washing hands
  • Eating
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    Presenters Biography:

    Camille Lajara, RPm
    Program Coordinator

    Ms.Camille Lajara is currently enrolled in Masters in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College, in Massachusetts, USA. She is earning credits, trainings and supervision hours to sit in the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Examination. As a registered Psychometrician since 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Psychology from De La Salle Lipa, Philippines, she started as a therapist at Autism Partnership in 2016. She has been receiving ongoing training in Hong Kong and Philippines offices under the supervision and guidance of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Consultants and Clinical Director, Raymond Fung.
    She has extensive experience in providing Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder from ages 2 to adolescents.
    At present, she is leading the supervision and training of staff, caregivers and other professionals to manage the consistency of the implementation of programs, provide ongoing support and make adjustments following the Consultant’s recommendation. In the past years, she has been representing Autism Partnership Philippines in clinical meetings, workshops and conferences conducted at the center and other allied agencies.

    Kim Marie Villanueva
    Program Coordinator

    Ms. Kim Villanueva holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Beda College Alabang, Philippines. She started her teaching career in 2012 as a special education teacher for children ages 3-15 years old. She then joined Autism Partnership in 2017 and began working as a Program Specialist. Kim has experience in working directly with children with autism, providing intensive early behavioral intervention in one-on-one and group settings.
    As a Program Coordinator, Kim provides continuous supervision and staff training, conduct workshops and training for parents, caregivers and other professionals. She also works with children on an individual basis. Kim is working closely with therapists, parents and consultants to ensure the provision of the best possible service for the students of Autism Partnership Manila. She receives ongoing training and development under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Consultants and Clinical Director of the Philippines, Raymond Fung.

     

    For more information, please contact Liezl or Myra:

    Telephone No. (632) 8655-3094, 7717-2643
    Mobile No. (0998) 997-4171, (0917) 5046465, (0917) 6552552
    Email: workshop@autismpartnershipph.com