The student will be introduced to a variety of procedures used to assess and treat challenging behaviours presented by individuals with autism / Autism Spectrum Disorder. The topics covered will include functional behavioural assessment and functional analysis and scientifically validated techniques for the treatment of challenging behaviours, e.g., stereotypy, pica, aggression, self-injury, etc. Emphases will be placed on ethical considerations such as the utilization of the least intrusive, least restrictive model and "effective treatment". Techniques covered will include antecedent control strategies, schedules of reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement strategies, social stories, desensitization procedures, and decelerative procedures. NOTE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate program is required prior to registering. Contact Louise Chatterton Luchuk at 613-544-5400 ext. 1093 for more information. This course has mandatory chats and mandatory group work. Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specialized Instructional Strategies, Ethics and Professionalism, and Behavioural Skill Building. Textbook required.