Behaviour Management   

Child and youth abuse identification and intervention are viewed as the responsibility of every individual.  Abuse of children often occurs within the larger system of family violence.  Impact of socialization and prevention programs will be examined as pertinent social issues.  Assessment, treatment and prevention techniques and programs will be examined including conflict resolution skills. NOTE: Speakers required. Textbook required.

This course is designed to identify the many types of anger and how to manage and/or modify it. Students will identify their specific anger triggers and how their anger evolved. Personality and behaviour influences will be examined before moving onto comprehensive anger management strategies proven to be highly successful. No textbook required.

This course is intended to teach students how to effectively respond to clients who are exposed to stress and uncertainty within a helping profession. In this highly interactive course, participants will study effective strategies and techniques for the management of conflicts and communications in stressful situations. Best practices in care-giving situations will be studies along with the impact of personal values, intuitional settings, and other factors on dysfunctional behaviour. Self care and self-evaluation of the care giver is emphasized. Textbook required. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work.

A comprehensive review of procedures for choosing and organizing curriculum for students with autism of various ages. Students review basic behaviour principles and teaching strategies. Emphasis is placed on curriculum development such as the utilization of the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS). Curriculum development is discussed with an emphasis on speech and language, social and play skills, personal care skills, and inclusion into less restrictive environments. Prerequisite: Introduction to ABA, Introduction to ASD, & Treating Challenging Behaviours.

NOTE: This course has mandatory chats and mandatory group work. Textbook required.

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.

Understanding people and being able to work with them is one of the major keys to management and life success. In this course you will learn to identify and cope with some of the most difficult behaviours you may encounter. Topics include: personality styles, establishing rapport, body language, matching and mirroring techniques and the skills necessary to feel totally connected with individuals.

No textbook required. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work.

Students learn about the neuro developmental and behavioural aspects of people with ASD; previously labelled as five different syndromes under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella. Students also learn about causes, symptoms, diagnostic tools, researh-based interventions and cover Autism Spectrum Disorder from birth to adulthood. This course has mandatory chats and mandatory group work. No Textbook Required.
NOTE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate program is required prior to registering. Contact the program contact at 613-544-5400 ext. 1128 for more information.