Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology

• have a basic knowledge of the key theories and stages of child development, educational theory, and the characteristics of the common types of disabilities;
• have the skills necessary for the identification of specific disabilities and understand the diagnosis and assessment of individual weaknesses;
• develop competency in a range of teaching skills to suit the needs of the children being taught; and
• plan and evaluate individualised intervention programmes for their own area of disability specialisation.
• access the different resources to support the integration of a child with special needs
• work with educationalists and therapists to provide counsel and support to parents with special needs children
• acquire a strong foundation in the areas of speech and language development, child psychology, abnormal psychology and counselling.

The programme begins by introducing the theories and stages of developmental psychology and then moves on to the nature of special needs. The main focus will be for the students to be familiar with the most common learning disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. Students will be exposed to the identification processes, diagnosis processes and intervention strategies for individuals with these needs. Students will then be trained to help children develop their literacy skills and communication skills. The programme is highly practice-oriented to ensure a direct linkage with the real issues and problems encountered by the student teachers in their special classes. The students go on to acquire the critical foundational skills of counselling needed to work with children and the parents of children with special needs.

Four Major Areas of Study

Modules Synopses
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Lecturers
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Each module will be formally assessed by written assignments, examination, and role-play (Counselling module). Students must attend 75% of the classes to qualify for the examination.

CAE requires a minimum 90% attendance each month from its international students on ICA’s Student Pass.

To attain a pass in a module, students must achieve at least 50% combining both written assignment and final examination.

Students must successfully complete and pass all the stipulated course modules to be awarded the Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology.

For admission to the Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology programme:

• Minimum Age Requirement: 16 Years Old
• Language Proficiency: At least C6 at GCE O Level English, or equivalent
• Certificate in Child Psychology and Counselling awarded by College of Allied Educators; OR
• At least 3 passes in ‘O’ Level subjects including a pass in English Language obtained at the GCE ‘O’ Level (English) Singapore-Cambridge Examination; OR
• Diploma in any discipline.

For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, on a case-by-case basis, they may be required to take on bridging modules FIRST, before enrolling into this course.

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