Autism Spectrum Disorders - II

This course builds on content covered in ABA 344. In this course, students learn about a number of common, behaviorally based interventions designed to teach specific skills to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Students learn about evidence-based intervention approaches to address toilet training, bedtime and sleep challenges, feeding problems and food refusal behaviour. Additional topics include literacy development, augmentative and alternative communication, video modeling, and family-centered positive behavior support. The course features a number of local experts who speak to students regarding specific evidence-based approaches to intervention for children, youth, and adults with ASD.