Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Practicum in EIBI-ASD

CHFS 4305  Practicum in EIBI-ASD

Prerequisites:

CHFS 3036 or PSYC 3036; 80% in either CHFS 3136 or PSYC 3136 and 80% in either CHFS 3137 or PSYC 3137 and approval of the Department. Valid Criminal Record Check required prior to course start.

Antirequisites:

PSYC 4235

Hours:

180 hours.

Credits:

6

Description:

Students gain experience in designing and implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs in Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI) settings, and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students are expected to follow agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees. Placements, placement protocols, and field supervisors must be approved beforehand. Placements must be completed within EIBI centers, under Clinical Psychology and BACB supervision. A student and field supervisor's report must be submitted to the Department upon completion of the placement. This course is also offered as PSYC 4235.