Behavioural Skills Building

In this course students will learn how to employ procedures for choosing and organizing curriculum for students with autism of various ages. A review of basic behaviour principles and teaching strategies will be discussed. Emphases will be placed on curriculum development such as the utilization of the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R))/Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). Curriculum development will be discussed with an emphasis on language and communication social and play skills, personal care skills and inclusion into less restrictive environments.