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Autism and Behavioural Science
Overview
The one-year Autism and Behavioural Sciences Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with a firm grounding in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), specifically in the application of these principles to Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA is a research-based and data-driven science that can be used to teach individuals with ASD a variety of new skills including social, play, self-help, language and academic skills.
Learn the characteristics of individuals with ASD, evidence-based practices in ABA, the professional code of ethics and the development and implementation of behavioural treatment plans. Gain practical experience working with clients and ABA treatment teams through two field placements, totalling 350 hours.
Graduates of the program work predominantly with children. Career opportunities may include:
- ASD treatment teams
- school boards
- community agencies
- family settings
Success Factors
This program is well-suited for students who:- Are caring and like to work with children and families.
- Are detail-oriented and enjoy evaluating and implementing evidence-based interventions.
- Are comfortable working with multidisciplinary, professional teams.
- Have strong observational and analytical skills.
- Are self-motivated and enjoy challenges.
- Have experience working with computers.
- Have experience finding, reading and using peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Are proficient in English.
- Assess and analyze the characteristics, skills and behaviour of individuals with ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioural interventions.
- Design and implement effective behavioural intervention plans under appropriate supervision and based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
- Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural intervention plans based on the principles of ABA.
- Work collaboratively with families, teams, service providers and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with ASD.
- Design, implement and evaluate as part of a team, ABA based transition plans for individuals with ASD.
- Comply with established ethical principles and professional guidelines.
- Provide leadership in the promotion and provision of services to meet the needs of individuals with ASD and their families.
- Evaluate empirical evidence in order to select appropriate interventions for individuals with ASD.
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