Training
/ Workshops
WCFS
Inc. Workshops available for Direct
Care Staff
What is Induction
Training Services?
The purpose of Induction Training Services
is to enhance the knowledge of social service
practitioners who provide their services
in a variety of organizations that serve
marginalized and vulnerable children and
youth.
Why is Induction Training
Important?
Induction Training is an invaluable tool
for new practioners. A strong knowledge
in this
training will assist those interested in
starting a career in the children & youth
services field, as well as those who would
like to expand on their experiences in
the social service sector. Beginning a
new career can be a time of great stress,
anxiety, as well as excitement. The purpose
behind I.T.S is to prepare individuals
in all aspects of the field.
Who Will Benefit From
Induction Training?
I.T.S is beneficial for front line professionals
and organizations by providing qualified
individuals for a smooth transition into
their new environment. Finally and most
importantly it provides quality service
for children and youth in care.
Who Implements The
Induction Training?
Induction Training Service is implemented
by educated, qualified, professionals,
and experienced social service practioners.
These qualified professionals share their
knowledge and expertise from a variety
of backgrounds including but not limited
to
frontline staff, supervisors, and managers.
What Programs Are
Offered?
Additional Services:
I.T.S offers the following induction seminars
for:
- Day treatment centres
- Residential settings
- Section 19 classrooms
- Youth Shelters
- Hospital and health
care facilities
- Foster homes
- Day care Centres
- Open/Close custody-
Maximum secure facilities
Please
note in order for a seminar to be productive & successful,
a minimum of 10
participants is required.
For
further information regarding
fee & location please contact:
Ramin M.C.C.Y.C
(416) 890-6614
Induction_t.s@hotmail.com
Introduction:
Individuals with special needs specifically
persons with Autism and Asperger’s
Syndrome lack social skills, this deficit
seriously affects their adaptive behavior
skills. Children with special needs even
when linguistically competent display
poor pragmatic skills, which lead to
deficits in socialization resulting in
social isolation and depression. Social
impairments are universal to the Autism
Spectrum Disorders.
Most children with special
needs demonstrate deficits in social interaction,
verbal and nonverbal communication, emotional
skills, cognitive abilities, and other
adaptive behavior skills. In addition these
individuals will often experience unusual
responses to sensory experiences such as
certain sounds or the way objects appear.
Each of these symptoms range from mild
to severe.
What is Theory of
Mind?
Theory of Mind refers to the notion that
many individuals with Autism do not understand
that other people have their own plans,
thoughts, and points of view. Furthermore
it appears that they have difficulty understanding
other people’s beliefs, attitudes
and emotions.
Program Outline:
Considering specific needs of the people
with special needs specifically individuals
with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome,
the Wholistic Skill Development and Applied
Mind Theory Program is designed to develop
their social, emotional and communication
skills. The domains of the program consist
of; hidden curriculum, (assumed knowledge
and expectations that are not directly
taught because they are thought to be
universally known) emotions, manners,
friendship, peer awareness, concept of
private and public, and sexuality.
Program Design:
Activities are designed to help individuals
understand the emotions of others, through
including instructions in recognizing
facial expressions from photos and videos,
and identifying social and emotional
situations from newspapers, magazines
and video clips. It offers instructions
in a simple visual form, believing that “SEEING
LEADS TO KNOWING”.
Presenter:
Aftab Alam Khan has 12
years of experience in the field of Special
Education. He completed his Masters in
Special Education in 1992, and was awarded
a gold medal. He continued his studies
and successfully completed his Masters
of Philosophy in Special Education in
2004. Aftab authored two booklets which
are being used as a guide for special
needs teachers and other professionals
in the field of Special Education. As
a researcher he has investigated two
wide range researches and supervised/participated
in more than 30 researches in the field
of Special Education. Aftab served as
a lecturer in the University of Karachi
for 5 years and taught courses such as
Child Development; Educational psychology;
Disabilities; and Research Methodology.
Besides teaching at a university level
Aftab has also acted as a resource person
and provided consultancy services to
many organizations such as Aga Khan Social
Welfare, Lions Club International, Education
Foundation and Special Teachers and Parents
Resource Centre. Furthermore, Aftab has
invested 6 years of front line work in
supporting individuals with special needs.
To register
and enroll in any of our Workshops please
contact us at 416-531-5616 or send
us an email.
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