Toilet Training for Children with Special Needs

Course Outline

This online workshop provides an introduction to toilet training for children with special needs. The focus of this workshop will inform participants of the importance of managing toileting, learning to identify the signs of toilet readiness and learning techniques to start toilet training at home. The workshop will also share various solutions to problems related to toileting within and outside of home environment. Participants will be able to identify the right time to start and try out the techniques/strategies for toilet training.

Course Instructor

Ms Sharifah Shahidah has been working as a (AHPC) registered Occupational Therapist since graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) from Curtin University, Australia in 2015. She used to work with adults in a local hospital in different settings. Currently, she provides therapy as part of a trans-disciplinary team for children in CPAS who have varied diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and more. Her experience in working with caregivers and modifying clients’
homes to ensure a safe and enabling environments for the clients have given her an advantage when recommending specialized seating needs, home modifications and equipment, to assist in their daily lives.

Ms Syazwani Sahrol obtained her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the Singapore Institute of Technology – Trinity College Dublin. She is a AHPC registered Occupational Therapist and has been a part of the transdisciplinary EIPIC (Early Intervention Programme Intervention Centre) team since 2019. She has worked with children between the ages of 1 to 7 years with varied diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ms Syazwani is passionate towards working with children with special needs and their families to develop the child’s skills in relation to play, school performance and daily activities.

With over nine years of combined experience in early childhood education and early intervention, Ms Ellysha is a passionate advocate for young children. Her background as a previous early childhood educator and current early intervention educator gives her a well-rounded perspective on how to meet the needs of diverse learners both in the classroom and through family-centered services. Ellysha believes in emphasizing the importance of adapting the environment and curriculum to promote access and engagement for every child.

Terms and Conditions
– Parents / Caregivers are required to fill in the CTG Application form, and provide the necessary documents stated in the form as required by AIC.
– Registration will be confirmed only upon receiving invoice or full payment.
– If the participant is absent without valid reason or without supporting document, full course fees will be charged with no refund

Withdrawal from the Registered Class
– Notification of withdrawal must be given via email to CPAS at least 8 weeks before the course commencement date. There will be an admin fee chargeable for late withdrawal:

• Notification received from 6 weeks before commencement of course – 50% of full course fee
• Notification received from 4 weeks before commencement of course – 75% of full course fee
• Notification received less than 4 weeks before commencement of course – 100% of full course fee
• No refunds will be given for non-attendance of workshop