Treating Challenging Behaviours (ODE) (BESC 1008)
Students will be introduced to a variety of procedures used to assess and treat challenging behaviours presented by individuals with autism / Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, functional behavioural assessment and functional analysis and scientifically validated techniques for the treatment of challenging behaviours, such as, stereotypy, pica, aggression and self-injury will be compared. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations such as the utilization of the least intrusive, least restrictive model and effective treatment.
Credits:
| Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Other |
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3.000 |
42.000 |
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[+] Prerequisites:
and Post Graduate level BESC 1001 Intro to ASD (ODE) Minimum Grade of 60
and Post Graduate level BESC 1002 Special. Instruct. Strat (ODE) Minimum Grade of 60
[+] Corequisites and Concurrent Prerequisite(s):
None
[+] Equivalents:
[-] Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Post Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors:
(ATBS) Autism and Behaviour Sciences