Child and Family Studies (CHFS) - Practicum in EBI-ASD/ND

CHFS 4305  Practicum in EBI-ASD/ND

Prerequisites:

CHFS-3036 or PSYC-3036; CHFS-3137 or PSYC-3137 and with approval of the Department

Antirequisites:

PSYC 4235

Hours:

180 hours of blended experimental learning.

Credits:

6

Description:

Students gain experience in designing and implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs in Early Behaviour Intervention (EBI) settings, and working with children with Autism Spectrum and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD/ND). Community placement hours may be secured in clinical or community-based treatment programs providing ABA to children with ASD/ND, and must be completed within teams proficient in ABA strategies and program development. This course is also offered as PSYC 4235.