The Autism and Behavioural Science program was developed in response to the growing public concern about services for children with autism spectrum disorders (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 to meet the needs of the nine regional autism service providers and other service agencies that provide autism or children’s services. The program enables graduates with university degrees and graduates of Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker and similar programs to acquire the specialized skills and expertise they need to work as instructor-therapists. Students learn about: ASD intervention methods including intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) theory working with families and treatment teams relevant legislation Note: Travel may be required due to the number of opportunities for appropriate placements within the Greater Toronto Area. SKILLS AND APTITUDES Consider this career path if these terms describe you: caring tenacious analytic detail-oriented UNIQUE PROGRAM FEATURES Full-time and part-time faculty who have extensive experience in IBI and ASD. Well-established relationships with local publicly funded and private IBI providers.

Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment as instructor-therapists with public-sector and private-sector agencies offering IBI for children with ASD, as well as in schools and private family settings. Graduating from the program may lead to 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 program supervisor