Clinical Director Alex flew to New Jersey, USA, for training under Dr Jed Baker. He is the first in the Asia Pacific region to be personally trained by the world renowned director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. Dr Baker is an expert in teaching social skills to children, adolescents, and adults who have social-communication difficulties. He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations and is an award winning author of five books, including Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Aspergers Syndrome and Social Communication Problems; Preparing for Life: The Complete Handbook for the Transition to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome; The Social Skills Picture Book; The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond; and No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior. His work has also been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.

[photo]Clinical Director Alex observing a social skills class conducted by Jed Baker at Millburn Middle School at New Jersey (USA)

Clinical Director Alex observing a social skills class conducted by Jed Baker at Millburn Middle School at New Jersey (USA)

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[photo]Clinical Director Alex receiving one to one training from Dr Baker’s office located at Springfield, New Jersey (USA)
Clinical Director Alex receiving one to one training from Dr Baker’s office located at Springfield, New Jersey (USA)

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[photo]Clinical Director Alex attending a full day workshop conducted by Dr Jed Baker on Social Skill Training at New Providence, New Jersey (USA).
Clinical Director Alex attending a full day workshop conducted by Dr Jed Baker on Social Skill Training at New Providence, New Jersey (USA).