SERVICES: SINGAPORE

INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT

Children in Singapore can benefit from individualized programs implemented by highly effective Autism Partnership staff!
In order to achieve the best from the ABA intervention, Autism Partnership supports clinic- and home-based instruction at our Singapore office. Supplementary services can be provided in schools, homes and community settings also.

Using a team approach, each child’s program is supported by multiple members. Each person is critical in achieving the best long-term outcome for the child.

1. Behaviour Therapists conduct 1:1 or group intervention sessions designed to teach communication, cognitive, play, social and self-help skills. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques are utilized during all interventions. Important behavioral goals are targeted including reduction of stereotypic behavior, increasing tolerance, coping with stress and eliminating disruptive behavior. If clinically warranted, Behaviour Therapists provide shadow support to children while they attend school or activities with friends in the community. The number of weekly intervention hours is determined by the individual needs of the child: age, functioning level, length of treatment, school placement, etc. Direct intervention ranges from 15 to 30-40 hours per week.
   
   
2. Case Supervisors provide assessment and program development. They monitor progress and make necessary refinements in the child’s program plan. Case Supervisors supervise and assist staff and parents with proper program implementation. They support all team members and parents in becoming a “behavioral expert” for the child. CSs are also involved with data review, report writing and facilitate communication with the school program. Case Supervisors are involved with each child on an average of 6 to 12 hours per month.
   
   
3. Behavior Consultants provide evaluation, program development and modification, behavioral observations and as necessary, psychological testing. Behaviour Consultants are involved in individual consultations with the family and Case Supervisor, as well as, supervision of staff throughout clinic meetings.

• Based on individual need, a child’s program may also include:
• Social Group Sessions and “Play Dates”
• Parent Training
• Program Assessment
• Psychological Testing
• Counseling for Children and/or Parents

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FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS

Functional behavior assessments are critical in the development of effective programs. By determining the factors that contribute to disruptive and interfering behaviors we can develop plans that will effectively teach child alternative behaviors. Behavior assessments also serve as means to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention identify needed refinements in the program and determining readiness for reduction in services or need for increased services.

An Autism Partnership clinician who specializes in evaluating the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder will interview parents and teachers as well as make observations in a variety of critical settings (home, school, social settings) to develop a comprehensive behavioral treatment plan.

A completed behavioral assessment will include:

Baseline Information

• Descriptions of disruptive/interfering behaviors: behavior rates, antecedents that appear to trigger behaviors and consequences of those behaviors
• Functional Analysis of behaviors: the factors that are contributing to disruptive behaviors
• Identification of the child’s abilities and skill deficits

Program Plan

• Detailed plan to address identified target behaviors
• Individualized curriculum to assist the child in mastery of critical skills

Recommendations

• Behavior intervention services
• Training plan for teachers and parents
• Upon request, recommendations for related educational placement and services may also be provided

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