Specialized Instructional Strategies
Course Information
This course introduces the student to common evidence-based behavioural approaches applied in teaching individuals with autism new skills with an emphasis on strategies for teaching language, academic skills, activities of daily living, play skills, and social skills. Topics will be approached by providing the student with an understanding of the terms used, a description of the teaching techniques characterized in each of the modules (where applicable) and a basic understanding of the conceptual elements motivating the approaches. Topics will include traditional discrete trial training protocols, protocols developed based on Skinner’s analysis of Verbal Behaviour, Precision Teaching, Direct Instruction, Pivotal Response Training, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Incidental and Natural Environment Teaching.
Intake S24 SEM
Start Date May 14 / 2024
End Date Aug 20 / 2024
Prerequisite(s):
None
Computer Software Requirements:
None
Chats:
n/a
Group Work:
n/a
Registering college code:
GG-BESC1002
Host college code:
SE-ABS202
How to register
How to register
You can register in-person, online, or by phone. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not GG-ENL001). For details visit https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/online-learning/
Contact
Derek Carbone
Email : ol@georgiancollege.ca
One Georgian DriveBarrie, ON
L4M 3X9
Phone : (705) 722-1500