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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
The Autism and Behavioural
Science postgraduate program at George Brown College was developed in response to the growing public concern about services for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It was designed to deepen the expertise in the field of autism and behavioural sciences for application
within the children’s
sector, and simultaneously create a pool of qualified individuals needed by the nine regional autism service providers and other service
agencies that provide autism or children’s services. The program will enable graduates with university degrees and graduates
of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Social Service Worker (SSW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Developmental Service Worker (DSW) and
similar programs to acquire the specialized skills and expertise to work as instructor-therapists to fill the gap. Students learn about
autism spectrum disorders and intensive behavioural intervention, which is the therapeutic approach that has shown the greatest effectiveness.
Students learn about theory, intervention methods, working with families and treatment teams, and relevant legislation.
Students must meet the requirements of the George Brown College preplacement student health passport before attending a field placement.
Note: Students must meet all medical and legal requirements for this program outlined on the Pre-Placement Health Form. This may take
6 to 8 weeks. To see those requirements go to www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement.
In compliance with requests from our student placement partners, all students in this program must have a police reference check completed
before their field placement. These reference checks, which can take several weeks, are done to protect the clientele of these agencies,
who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law. The fees for the reference checks vary and must be paid by the student.
Students are responsible for ensuring that the check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering
who will be working with vulnerable person(s).” Students who are unable to provide a clear police reference check will be unable
to complete their field placement and, therefore, be unable to complete the program.
UNIQUE FEATURES
- Full-time and part-time faculty with extensive experience in intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Well established relationships with local publicly funded and private IBI providers.
SKILLS AND APTITUDES
Consider this career path if these terms describe you:
- Caring
- Analytic
- Tenacious
- Detail-oriented
YOUR CAREER
Graduates of the program will find employment as instructor-therapists with public-sector and private-sector agencies offering intensive
behavioural intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as in schools and private family settings. Graduates will
have opportunities for advancement into supervisory or consultant roles.
Previous education at the diploma or degree level may also lead to other career opportunities, such as resource teacher, educational
assistant or program supervisor.
“The program at George Brown College will play an important role in developing the knowledge, skills and expertise of current
and potential instructor-therapists in the public and private sectors. Their strong complement of faculty, innovative plan and existing
relationship with many IBI providers put George Brown at a vantage point for getting this program up and running quickly. Few other
colleges would have access to the necessary number of student placements required for a program of this magnitude.”
Board of Directors
of the Ontario
Association for Behaviour Analysis
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
BST1101 Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis
BST1102 Introduction
to Autism Spectrum Disorders
BST1104 Working
with Families and Teams
BST1106 Field
Placement I
BST1107 Non-Violent
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (2-day module)
BST1108 Field
Seminar I
BST1121 Behavioural
Skill Building
SEMESTER 2
BST1103 Treating Challenging Behaviour
BST1105 Ethics
and Professionalism
BST1122 Parent
and Staff Training
BST1123 Specialized
Instructional Strategies
BST1124 Transition
Planning and Implementation
BST1125 Field
Placement II
BST1126 Field
Seminar II
For more information
Call the School of Social & Community Services
at 416-415-5000, ext. 2185 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
e-mail
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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