Behavioural Interventions in Early Childhood
This online training is designed to help families and professionals working with young children to get a better understanding of autism and the fundamentals of applied behaviour analysis (ABA). Available in both English and French.
The course includes about 40 hours of online learning and is available in English and French. The course can also be blended with tailored face-to-face professional learning delivered by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts and experienced educators.
This online training is designed to help families and professionals working with young children to get a better understanding of autism and the fundamentals of ABA.
The course includes about 40 hours of online learning and is available in English and French. The course can also be blended with tailored face-to-face professional learning delivered by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts and experienced educators.
This online training is designed to help families and professionals working with young children to get a better understanding of autism and the fundamentals of ABA.
Course Features
- Online Training accessible at all times
Our professional online learning program is available 24/7 to promote consistency and common understanding among school personnel, in a cost-effective manner.
- Evidence-based modules
The concepts and interventions explained in the course are based on facts and research.
- Designed for preschool personnel
ASD and Behavioural Interventions online course was developed for preschool personnel, but is open to the public.
- Video examples
The videos will help you understand the concepts and interventions presented in the course.
- Interactive activities
You will find interactive activities to help you better understand the concepts presented in the course.
- Training based on ABA principles
ASD and Behavioural Interventions is based upon the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). ABA uses techniques to bring meaningful and positive change in behaviour, while reducing the behaviours that may impede on learning.
- Certificate of course completion
Each participant that successfully completes the autism online training program will receive a certificate of course completion.
- Much more
- Self-assessments
- Audible content – listen to course screens or download them as MP3 files
Hours
40
Modules
9
CAD (per user)
325
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Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Explore the common characteristics of ASD through case study examples.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recall general information about ASD
- Describe common characteristics of ASD
- Recognize examples of common characteristics in children with ASD
Module 2: The Impact of ASD on Learning
Examine the impact of ASD on cognitive skills, motivation, play skills, and observational learning.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognize some of the ways in which children with ASD are impacted by deficits in cognitive skills
- Identify ways in which children with ASD differ from neurotypical peers in motivation, play skills, and observational learning.
Module 3: Evidence-based Practice
Define and describe evidence-based interventions available to preschool learners with ASD.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Define and summarize the three components of evidence-based practice.
- Recognize some evidence-based and non-evidence-based interventions for children with ASD.
Module 4: Learning and Behaviour
Define key behavioural concepts and learn how to apply intervention techniques founded on reinforcement.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between antecedents, behaviours and consequences
- Define positive reinforcement
- Recognize the differences between positive/negative reinforcement and punishment
- Recognize commonly used antecedent interventions
- Describe ways to identify potential reinforcers
- Identify criteria for effectively implementing reinforcement
- Describe methods of evaluating potential reinforcement
Module 5: Behavioural Teaching Approaches
In this module you will learn how the components of learning can be used, both informally and formally, in a number of evidence-based approaches to develop new behaviour and skills.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify instructional approaches commonly used with individuals with ASD, including discrete trial teaching, task analysis, and chaining
- Recognize each component of a discrete trial sequence: the SD (instruction), the response and the consequence
- Identify key elements for conducting a task analysis
- Discriminate between the three different types of chaining methods
- Define prompting as an errorless learning tool and identify different examples of prompting
- Identify examples of prompt fading
Module 6: Structuring the Learning Environment
Structuring the learning environment, with an emphasis on visual information and external organizational supports, can increase learner engagement, improve independent functioning, and reduce problem behaviours. Environmental supports help make the learning environment more meaningful and predictable for students with ASD and promote increased participation, independence, and academic growth.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of a structured learning environment to the success of many children with ASD
- Identify key considerations for structuring the environment through the use of visual supports, by using work systems, by minimizing distractions and accommodating sensory differences, and by supporting transitions
- Identify key considerations for using visual supports and work systems
Module 7: Communication Skills
This module introduces communication and language development and explores the ways in which ASD impacts communication. The modules also look at different classifications of language in order to understand various ways to support children with language challenges.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognize general language milestones
- Identify some reasons for communication
- Differentiate between receptive and expressive language
- Identify examples of each function of language: mand, tact, an echoic and an intraverbal
Module 8: Managing Challenging Behaviour
Survey proactive strategies that reduce the likelihood of challenging behaviours by understanding how these behaviours function for the individual.
Learn tips for documenting and monitoring the success of a behaviour support plan.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Learn tips for documenting and monitoring the success of a behaviour support plan.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify some proactive strategies that help to support success for the child and reduce the likelihood that challenging behaviour will occur
- Recognize that challenging behaviour serves a purpose or function for the individual and identify the main functions of challenging behaviour
- Identify the steps and key considerations for developing a hypothesis about the function of behaviour
- Recognize the importance of documenting and monitoring the interventions implemented to address challenging behaviour
- Collect accurate data on challenging behaviour
Module 9: Social Skills
Social skill deficits are a central feature of ASD. The degree of impairment varies widely from individual to individual. Social skills impact almost every aspect of our daily lives at home, at school or work, and in the community. They are integral to life success. It is important that we help students with ASD acquire social skills or learn social rules to compensate for what does not come naturally.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify some of the common social skills difficulties associated with ASD
- Identify factors that contribute to effective social skills intervention and recognize the importance of a systematic approach to helping individuals with ASD build social skills.
- Recognize that social skill difficulties may result from either skill deficits or performance deficits, and identify basic strategies that can help children with ASD who experience each type of deficit.
- Recognize two types of general strategies for social skills instruction, proactive teaching strategies, and strategies for practising social skills in the natural environment.
- Identify the five basic steps for Behavioural Skills Training (BST), an evidence-based approach for teaching social and functional skills
- Identify prompting and reinforcement strategies that can help individuals with ASD develop social skills in their everyday environments
- Identify the four basic steps for implementing peer-mediated intervention
- Identify four basic guidelines for peer sensitivity lessons
Course FAQ
I want to take this online autism course. What do I do next?
Simply click on the Register button located on each of our pages, then follow the steps to register.
How much does it cost?
If you are an individual user, the registration fee is $325 (CAN).
If you are a referred user, you are being sponsored to participate through your organization. You will not be required to make a payment on the registration page. Your organization will provide you with a password to access the registration form.
If you are a referred user, you are being sponsored to participate through your organization. You will not be required to make a payment on the registration page. Your organization will provide you with a password to access the registration form.
What happens after I register on your website?
If you are an individual user, after you register online and pay with PayPal, you will receive a confirmation email with your username and password.
If you are a referred user, you are being sponsored to participate through your organization. Once you complete and submit your registration form, you will receive an email with your username and password.
If you are a referred user, you are being sponsored to participate through your organization. Once you complete and submit your registration form, you will receive an email with your username and password.
How long do I have to complete this autism training program?
If you are an individual user, you will have 6 months from the time you receive the Welcome Message from your facilitator to complete the modules and quizzes.
If you are a referred user, meaning that you are being sponsored to participate through your organization, you will receive further detail regarding deadlines for completion.
If you are a referred user, meaning that you are being sponsored to participate through your organization, you will receive further detail regarding deadlines for completion.
What do I get after I complete the course?
A certificate of course completion issued by the Government of New Brunswick will be sent to you after you successfully complete the course within the time frame.
What if I do not complete the program on time?
Participants will be automatically un-enrolled after 6 months from the time the Welcome Message is sent. Refunds will not be provided for those who decide not to complete the training.
Will I have access to the content of the course after I complete the program?
Each module contains a printer-friendly document containing the module content and shareable resources referenced in the module. Learning guides are also available to you at the beginning of each module for you to take notes if wanted. You will find this combination to be an excellent course take-away for future reference.
What if I need technical assistance?
Support is available Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm ATL by email at alp_paatech@gnb.ca and telephone at 1-855-453-8158 (Toll Free)
What if I have questions about some of the concepts presented in the course?
Once you are all set to begin the program, you will be assigned a facilitator that can assist with concepts you may have difficulty with, problems with quizzes, and/or general training information. Your facilitator’s contact information will be given to you, and you will be able to contact her/him via email or telephone.
How much do I need to pass a quiz?
In order to access the next module, you must obtain at least 80% on the quiz. You will have an unlimited number of attempts to pass the quiz.
What do I need for this autism course?
Access to high-speed internet is required.
Your computer/device must have a sound card, speakers, as well as Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader installed.
JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled using the following browsers:
Your computer/device must have a sound card, speakers, as well as Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader installed.
JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled using the following browsers:
- PC Users: Latest version of Internet Explorer or Chrome
- Apple Users: Latest version of Firefox or Safari
- Android users: latest version of Firefox.
I have more questions. What do I do?
Simply send us an email at alp_paa@gnb.ca.
