Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Autism and Behavioural Sciences
- Program Code
- ATBS
- Credential
- Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Campus
- ORILLIA
Program requirements
- 9 Mandatory Courses
- 2 Field Placements
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Program Description
Students develop an understanding of current theories and treatment methodologies used to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and incorporate modified practices and procedures appropriate to the child and the situation. Emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of effective behavioural treatment plans according to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI). The curriculum covers the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment, the characteristics of ASD, as well as child development and augmentative communication systems. This provides students with the expertise in the field of autism and behavioural science for application within the autism and children's service sector. Theories, terminology, and applications to current approaches to teamwork and working with families of children with ASD are presented.
| Course Title | Course Code | Online Equivalents | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioural Skill Bldg (ODE) | BESC1010 | ||
| Ethics/Professionalism (ODE) | ETHS1000 | ||
| Field Placement 1 | BESC1004 | ||
| Field Placement 2 | BESC1009 | ||
| Intro to ASD (ODE) | BESC1001 | ||
| Introduction to ABA (ODE) | BESC1000 | ||
| Parent/Staff Training (ODE) | BESC1006 | ||
| Special. Instruct. Strat (ODE) | BESC1002 | ||
| Transition Plan/Implent (ODE) | BESC1007 | ||
| Treating Challeng Behav (ODE) | BESC1008 | ||
| Working w/Families/Teams (ODE) | BESC1003 |
Additional Info
Students are required to provide evidence of approved certification in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention/Intervention (TCI or NVCPI) and Possession of a Standard First Aid and CPR (HCP) (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) as a prerequisite to the Field Placement component of this program.
