Autism and Behavioural Science (Certificate, Part-Time Online)

About this programme

Specialize with a rewarding career cultivating the skillsets of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Apply your computer programming talent to launch a career creating games of strategy and skill. Availability varies by course. Click here to view availability for courses in this program. Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility is based on current guidelines from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Algonquin College’s review of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) definitions used to identify PGWP-eligible fields of study. Learn more. 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 measures the relationship between the environment, behaviour and consequences. It is used to change behaviours that are socially significant. 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, totaling 350 hours.... (read more)