Recess Integration 2014 Briefing

What’s the purpose of

this integration?

To get to know your Pathlight friends and to understand them

and to eventually exchange contact details and to develop

friendships beyond integration.

To understand your Pathlight friends

They have a condition called Autism. They are no different from

you but have different abilities.

To understand your Pathlight friends

They are keen to make friends but sometimes find it difficult due to

their condition.

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To understand your Pathlight friends

Autism is not a disease, thus there is no cure but can be

managed in an autism-friendly environment with good outcome.

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Interactions with a differenceSituation What you can do/sayWhen interacting… 1.Use shorter sentences

2. Use simple but normal language (don’t use lingos)3. Speak clearly and at the

right speed4. Give them some time to respond5. Don’t raise your voice (it

may make them feeluncomfortable)

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Situation What you can do/sayNot sure what to talk Try asking about their

interests:1. Hobbies2. Favourite TV shows, movies, computer games etc.

When you don’t really 1. Ask,” What do you mean?”understand.. 2. Give them paper to write for

you.3. Say “Wait a while, I’ll ask a teacher.”

Interactions with a difference

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Situation What you can do/sayWhen they don’t 1. Say “It’ Ok, I’ll ask a teacher

for help”

Interactions with a difference

They say/do something that makes

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General Tips• Call name before talking• Use simple words. Don’t use lingos

& sarcasm• Talk slowly• Visually show or write• Be patient. Pause and wait for

enough time to response

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• Each class will be scheduled to go to Pathlight for 2 days.

• While another class will be scheduled to host the Pathlighers for 2 days.

• Lessons will be conducted regarding the Pathlight Integration in your class.

Points to Note

Students going over to

Pathlight for recess

Points to Note

Students going over to Pathlight for recess

• To assemble 5 minutes before recess and you will walk over to Pathlight with your teacher.

•Behave well and do greet the Pathlight staff.

Points to Note

Students going over to Pathlight for recess

•Listen to your teachers’ instructions.

• After eating your food, you will join in the activities that have been planned for you. Play together with the Pathlighters

Points to Note

Students going over to Pathlight for recess

• NOT ALLOWED to have any takeaways from the Pathlight Sch Canteen as the amount of food prepared is just adequate.

Points to Note

Students going over to Pathlight for recess

• NOT ALLOWED to bring any souvenirs such as glass bottles back from the Pathlight Sch Canteen as they can pose as dangerous weapons if they fall into the wrong hands.

Points to Note Students going over to Pathlight for recess

Price range of food sold in

Pathlight canteen

Points to Note Students going over to Pathlight for recess

1. Burgers & Hot Dogs Kiosk (was popular with TVPS students last year)

• Plain Burger- $1.50/ Deluxe $2.00• Plain Hot Dog - $1.00/ Deluxe

$1.50

Points to Note Students going over to Pathlight for recess

2. Mr Bean Kiosk

•Soya bean milk/ Grass Jelly drink -$0.80•Pancakes - $0.80•Combo of drink + pancake - $1.50

Points to Note Students going over to Pathlight for recess

3. Fruit & Juices

•Cut Fruit - $0.50 •Fruit Juice - $1.80

Points to Note Students going over to Pathlight for recess

4. Asian Kitchen •Noodles/ Bee hoon/ Fried Rice etc - $0.70 per serving•Nuggets/ French Fries etc = $1.00 per serving•Bao & other dim sum - $0.60 to $1.20

Points to Note Students going over to Pathlight for recess

5. Deli•Budget range $1.00 & below ( eg cookies, bottled drinks, packet ribena, tea, finger sandwiches)•Economic range $1.00-$1.50 ( eg croissants, brownies)•Premium range – above $1.50 ( eg cakes, muffins, root beer, latte)

Points to Note

Students going over to Pathlight for recess

• NOT ALLOWED to take any equipment like soccer balls, etc back to TVPS

• When recess is over, walk in an orderly manner back to TVPS with your teacher.

Points to Note

Students hosting the Pathlighters

Points to Note

Students hosting the Pathlighters

• To assemble 5 minutes before recess and you will wait at the link way (between Pathlight & TVPS) with your teacher to welcome the Pathlight students.

Points to NoteStudents hosting the Pathlighters

• Walk with them to the canteen and buy your food. You will have about 15 minutes to eat.

• Then proceed to the hall to play the games that your teachers have planned.

Points to NoteStudents hosting the Pathlighters

Stuctured Play 2014

You can choose to play board games, basketball or badminton.

(Upon instructions from your teachers)

Points to NoteStudents hosting the Pathlighters

Stuctured Play

Under the

Low Ceiling: Board Games

Half the Badminton

Court:Badminton

Half the Badminton

Court: Basketball

Points to NoteStudents hosting the Pathlighters

Mini Basket Ball Stand

4-Rim Basketball stand

Points to NoteStudents hosting the Pathlighters

Some Board games

So remember to know the names, hobbies and the

interests of your pathlight friends.