Program Overview

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

See Credential Information for definition

Continued training to learn the specialized skills needed to help people with Autism or behavioural challenges.

The following courses are required.

AU500 IntroductiontoASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

AU501 IntroductiontoABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)

AU502 Working with Families & Teams

AU503 Treating Challenging Behaviours

AU504 Ethics and Professionalism

AU505 Field Placement I

AU510 Behavioural Skill Building

AU511 Parent and Staff Training

AU512 Specialized Instructional Strategies

AU513 TransitionPlanning& Implementation

AU514 Field Placement II

Admission Requirements

Students must be a graduate of a college diploma program such as, Social Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant, Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Workers and/or similar college-level human service programs, or have a degree in social sciences.

Other Requirements:

Prior to fieldwork, students must present the following:

1.    Current Criminal Reference Check
2.    Standard First Aid & CPR – Level C certificate.
3.    Student Medical Form showing up- to-date immunization including a recent 2 step TB skin test.