This program at Mohawk College will use behaviour analysis to teach socially significant skills to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families.

Program Highlights

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects 1 in 66 individuals in Canada. 

ASD can affect an individual’s ability to communicate and interact socially, and they often engage in repetitive/ restricted behaviours. ASD is a spectrum. 

Therefore, the degree to which an individual experiences these challenges will vary. 

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. 

Applicants must meet additional requirements before being deemed eligible to take the examination.

What you'll learn

• Apply evidence-based treatments and how they are used to teach individuals with autism.
• Design, implement and evaluate treatment plans using behavioural strategies.
• Comprehend and respond to the needs of family members.
• Train caregivers to implement techniques with their children.
• Develop an understanding of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in the intensive behaviour intervention application with children with autism.
• Some more language that speaks to the neurodiverse clients we serve along with the ASD population, especially as we may be preparing for regulation

• Copy of Passport - Picture and Address Pages
• All Academic Transcripts - High school and higher
  • High School Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
  • Degree/Diploma Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
  • Notarized and translated in English (online results not acceptable)
• English Proficiency Score Cards (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or equivalent (if applicable) (online results not acceptable)
• Notarized Custodian Declaration (for those under the age of 18 by the start of the class)

International student admission requirements

• Minimum two-year College diploma or University degree
• Preference is given to applicants with Human Services, Psychology and Health Sciences Diplomas and Degrees
• Attendance at program orientations is strongly recommended
• Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
• Communicable disease screening and a police check are required to begin placement
• Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges
• Fluency requirements must be met for applicants where English is their second language.

GPA

Passing grade (in most programs): 100 to 50% 

Failing grade: Less than 50%