Overview
As a Behavioural Technician/Therapist you have expertise in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and the skills to work with individuals with ASD in therapeutic and school-based settings.
Highlights of the Autism and Behavioural Science program from Niagara College - Toronto
Develop an understanding of evidence-based practices for individuals with autism and how to design, implement and evaluate programs and intervention plans.
Over 350 hours of field placement experience supported by a field placement officer.
Access to iBooks and applications that support classroom theory and field placement.
Graduates meet the coursework requirements to take the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board Inc. (BACB) Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) Examination. Note: applicants must meet additional requirements to qualify.
Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is available.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will work predominantly with individuals with ASD as Behavioural Technicians in therapeutic and educational environments as part of a treatment team supervised by a Behaviour Analyst and/or Psychologist.
- Implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy in community, private or home-based settings
- Working with families, including parent training
- Working for organizations that serve individuals with ASD
- Working as educational assistants or ABA facilitators in school boards
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Applied Behavioural Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Specialized Instructional Strategies
- Working with Families and Teams
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Parent and Staff Training
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications to open (not competitive) programs are processed on a first come, first serve basis starting in November each year.
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Child and Youth Care (Worker), Communication Disorders Assistant, Developmental Services Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Social Service Worker or Therapeutic Recreation OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science, Child Studies, Education, Psychology, Speech and Language Sciences, Social Work or Sociology OR
- For applicants who have studied outside of these fields of study, please submit a one-page cover letter indicating why you feel you would be successful in the ABS program, what experience you have already, and a résumé that includes your educational and work background with a current e-mail address AND
- Proof of English proficiency
Technological requirements
- A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
- Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
- An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
- Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.
Tuition Fee
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International
19566 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19566 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6195 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6195 CAD per year during 12 months.
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