自闭症与行为科学研究生证书

自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）会影响个人在家庭，学校和社区中进行有效沟通，社交和运作的能力。应用行为分析（ABA）可用于开发新技能，包括语言，社交和游戏技能，自助技能，学者，运动技能，生活技能和适当的行为。这个高度专业化计划的学生通过回顾相关文献，制定干预计划，实施行为改变计划以及收集数据以确保有效地满足干预策略，学习使用各种循证方法来发展ASD个体在整个生命周期中的技能。既定目标。
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize and function effectively at home, school and in their community. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can be used to develop new skills including language, social and play skills, self-help skills, academics, motor skills, life skills and appropriate behaviour.Students in this highly specialized program learn to use a variety of evidence-based approaches to develop the skills of individuals with ASD across the lifespan by reviewing relevant literature, developing intervention plans, implementing programs, and collecting data to ensure intervention strategies effectively meet 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 ABAShow 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.