Open AUTISM Day
Tarikh: 24 - 25 Nov 2012
Masa: 10.30 pagi - 4.00 ptg
Tempat: Shah Alam, Selangor
(Unit 25-4, Setia Avanue 2, Jalan Setia Prisma SU 13/S, Section U13, Setia Alam, Shah Alam Selangor)
Anjuran: NASOM
AKTIVITI
Talk 1: Autism Myth & Mystery Rica Frances Talon
Talk 2: Building The Blocks of Academia Through Creative Arts
Caroline Essame
Tour of Creative Arts Centre &
SESSION FOR CHILDREN
During the talks, children will be entertained with a magic show, sandy
art & face painting sessions at Level 2. This session is made
available courtesy of DRYPERS.
UNTUK MENDAFTAR
To register for the Talks, please contact Ms Lau Pui Ying
Tel: 03 3359 0988 or Email: pylau@nasom.com.my
ABOUT THE TALKS
AUTISM: MYTH & MYSTERYMuch has been said about autism recently. But what really is autism? A
disease, an illness or a disorder? The presentation will provide answers
to questions such as:
What is autism? Characteristics of autism Early signs of abnormality
Can autism be cured? How can we help?
Speaker
Rica Frances Talon the Head Psychologist at The National Autism Society
of Malaysia (NASOM) holds a Master of Arts (Major in Psychology),
Master of Education (Cand.) (Special Education) has been working in the
field of psychology and education for more than sixteen years. Her main
area of focus is in the development of children, adolescents and adults
with special needs such as autism, emotional behavior disorders and
psychiatric.
BUILDING THE BLOCKS OF ACADEMIA THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS
This presentation will introduce the framework and benefits of
creativity and play and will illustrate how children learn many crucial
life skills through these processes. It will explore psycho-educational
and psycho-dynamic theories that can help us understand and appreciate
the role of arts and play in child development.
Speaker
Caroline
Essame is a British trained Art and Occupational Therapist with 27
years of experience in the field of health, therapy and the arts. She is
one of the pioneers and consultants of the Pusat Creative Arts and has
worked in educational, hospital and community settings in England,
Malaysia, India and Singapore with a wide range of experience.
For
the past ten years she has been working with pre-school children and
school aged children with special needs. She also designed, worked and
got validated the first Masters in Art Therapy in Asia for LASALLE-SIA
College of Arts in Singapore.
To register for the Talks, please contact Ms Lau Pui Ying
Tel: 03 3359 0988 or Email: pylau@nasom.com.my
Limited seats available for the Talks so book early to avoid disappointment
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