Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize, and function effectively at home, school, and within the community. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is used to help develop essential skills such as language, social interaction, play, self-help, academics, motor development, life skills, and positive behaviour.

This highly specialized program prepares students to apply a range of evidence-based approaches to support individuals with ASD across the lifespan. Students learn to review relevant research, develop intervention plans, implement support programs, and collect and analyze data to ensure intervention strategies effectively achieve established goals.

Graduates:

Understand the characteristics of the full spectrum of ASD and how human development occurs in the neuro-typical population; Know the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment; Know how to complete curriculum-based assessments and functional assessments; Can plan, implement, and monitor interventions based on these assessment results; Know the ethical and professional requirements of working in the field of ABA Show leadership in the workplace by contributing knowledge and skills for practical solutions related to the treatment of ASD. As this is a graduate certificate program, students can expect an intensive workload. Classes combine theory with active learning experiences and group work. Field placements are available in a range of settings and some may require the use of a vehicle.