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Day Activity Centres (DAC)

Empowering Individuals, Enriching Lives

Based in Siglap and Sengkang, our two Day Activity Centres are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our adults with autism through structured, supportive programmes tailored to their strengths and individual learning styles.

Post-18 adults with autism may not be ready for employment immediately after school, and our programmes focus on fostering independence and building essential life skills. We believe that, with the right support, every individual can lead dignified and meaningful lives.

Upon enrolment, each individual receives a personalised programme and Individualised Care Plan (ICP) that supports their strengths and goals while also targeting areas that may need additional support or improvement. After consultation and input from caregivers, our Coaches also devise targeted goals for our beneficiaries, ensuring that whatever is being taught is meaningful and relevant for everyone included.

Client Outcomes

Providing quality, person-centred support – rooted in Christian love and compassion – for meaningful participation and contribution within their communities.

Our Programme

Committed to ensuring our beneficiaries receive the best level of support, DAC programmes engage our beneficiaries in the class, community as well as simulated real-life environments within the safety of the campus.

Multiple learning environments help our clients to learn and practise learnt skills before moving on to the community. Differentiated levels of competency in the three domains (Non-Vocational, Pre-Vocational and Vocational), cater to the diverse strengths and interests of the individuals we serve.

Our curriculum also includes three main domains of teaching and learning: Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Community Living Skills (CLS), and Emotional Behavioural Management (EBM). Through the teaching of these domains, we hope to continue growing the skillsets of our clients, and help them develop skills that will improve quality of life for them and their loved ones.

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

We focus on everyday self-care tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting, and household chores. These are foundational skills that support greater independence and self-confidence.

We build on ADL foundations by helping our clients navigate real-world settings such as using public transport, handling money, dining out, or buying groceries. We teach these skills both in class and in planned community outings, ensuring that our clients are prepared to engage with the world around them.

This supports our clients through developing emotional regulation, social interaction, and coping strategies. With consistent guidance and positive reinforcement, we aim to help individuals better understand their emotions and respond to challenges in constructive ways, promoting healthier relationships and improved quality of life.

Community Engagement

Healthy participation in the community contributes to a better quality of life - it enhances the physical well-being, social connectedness, communication skills, and public awareness of individuals with special needs.

To this end, we aim to foster strong connections between our beneficiaries and the community - whether through volunteering, participating in community events, buying groceries at a supermarket, or enjoying a simple visit to the park. We value each of these experiences as helping to build confidence, nurture partnerships, and strengthen a sense of belonging within society.

Individualized Care Plan (ICP)

Our Individualised Care Plan (ICP) is a collaborative document developed with the caregivers. It serves as a shared guide for Coaches and other professionals to better understand and support each client in a person-centred, respectful way.

We work closely with caregivers to ensure the information included is current, relevant, and affirming of our clients’ strengths and needs. As individuals grow and change over time, we also take care to review and update the plan regularly, reflecting both progress made and evolving goals.

Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)

We believe in upholding the dignity and independence of our clients and their loved ones, and commit to making sure that each of our DACs is a supportive, nurturing environment. PBS is an integral part of DAC, acting as the backbone of all our interventions. It helps to ensure that all of our staff, no matter the situation, positively work for the benefit of our clients and their loved ones.
Aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals by understanding and addressing challenges in a person-centered, supportive way, PBS seeks to identify the underlying reasons for a targeted behaviour - often unmet needs or difficulties in communication - and to develop proactive strategies preventing these behaviours from occurring in the first place.

Allied Professional Support

Our team of allied professionals – psychologists, occupational, speech and language therapists, and social workers – collaborate to support our clients’ learning, emotional wellbeing, sensory, and transition needs. We strive for a transdisciplinary approach, with all team members working closely – not just with one another, but with the families too.

Our aim is to empower our clients and caregivers; by embedding professional support into their daily lives, we can foster the positive development of the individual and ensure their progress carries beyond DAC and into everyday life.

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