Supporting Special Needs in the Home

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Supporting Special Needs in the Home (SPE315)

Applications Open: 01 October 2024

Applications Close: 15 November 2024

Next Available Intake: January 2025

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1392 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Special Education

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

SPE315 Supporting Special Needs in the Home situates the centrality of the home and family in special needs service delivery. Support programmes that are home-based and parent-inclusive integrate the unique strengths, needs and culturally Special Educational Needs assistive priorities of the child with special needs, the parents as primary caregivers and the family. This course presents the collaboration of professionals with and their support of the primary caregiver as critical contributors to positive early childhood outcomes for the child with special needs.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Overview of Programmes of Home-Based Support and Intervention with Families of Individuals with Special Needs
Challenges to Home-Based Support and Intervention
Learning at Home
Supporting Children with Special Needs at Home
Supporting Adults with Special Needs Support for Families at Home
Health and Safety in the Home for Persons with Special Needs
Caring for the Caregiver of Individuals Special Needs
Parent-School or Parent-Service Provider Collaboration
Technology to Support Special Needs in the Home
Creating Community Support for Persons with Special Needs
Develop Plans for Home Support
Planning for Emergencies

Learning Outcome

Examine the unique needs of parents and siblings of children with special needs.
Formulate strategies to promote the emotional health and mental well-being of caregivers of individuals with special needs.
Illustrate, with practical examples, the significance of the collaboration between teachers or service providers and families of individuals with special needs, to promote learning and/or independent living.
Recommend the resources required for effective community, social and financial support for care-giving at home.
Appraise the suitability of home-based intervention to meet the special needs of a family member.
Prepare a collaborative home support plan for families caring for individuals with special needs.