Graduate Certificate – Autism and Behavioural Science
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects 1 in 66 individuals in Canada. ASD can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socially interact and will often engage in repetitive/ restricted behaviors.
Course details
Use behavior analysis to teach socially significant skills to improve quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects 1 in 66 individuals in Canada. ASD can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socially interact and will often engage in repetitive/ restricted behaviors. ASD is a spectrum therefore the degree to which an individual experience these challenges will vary. Highest overall student satisfaction of any comparable program in Ontario.
What You’ll Learn:
- Apply evidence-based treatments and how they are used to teach individuals with autism.
- Design, implement and evaluate treatment plans using behavioral strategies.
- Comprehend and respond to needs of family members.
- Train caregivers to implement techniques with their children.
- Develop an understanding of the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), in the intensive behavior intervention application with children with autism.
Selected University Details
Mohawk College
Canada
Duration : 8 months
Delivery mode : Online/on campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS overall 6.5 not less than 6
- Agregate 50% in Bachelors
View Details: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/graduate-studies/autism-and-behavioural-science-164
- Instructor Therapist
- Behavior Therapist
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
- Minimum Level of Education Required: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Min GPA: 50.0%
- Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
- Relevant background: Preference will be given to applicants with a degree or diploma in human services, psychology, or health sciences
- Program orientation session attendance is strongly recommended
- Criminal record check
- Communicable disease screening