Online Course Catalogue

If you work in a childcare setting, chances are you will meet a child with autism. Understanding and responding to needs of autistic children is important for providing quality care. This presentation was created specifically to provide professional development to early childcare settings seeking to create inclusive and accommodating spaces for children with autism.

Educators know that teaching individuals with autism using ABA is essential for student success. The challenge is often knowing where to begin. If you are looking for practical advice on how to apply the principles of ABA in a classroom setting, this recorded presentation is right for you. In addition, you will learn how to manage challenging behaviour by identifying antecedent and consequence patterns to select the appropriate strategies to use.

Designed for professionals who provide services to individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or dual diagnosis in residential settings, this course reviews and provides strategies for common challenges encountered when supporting this population.

BCBA Certifications are growing rapidly. Supervision needs are therefore growing with them. Dr. Tyra Sellers states, “If we care about the field, and we care about our clients, we should care passionately about supervision!” This recording discusses ethics and strategies for providing ethical supervision.

The World Health Organization reports that globally, one in seven 10- to 19-year-olds experience a mental disorder, with the first onset of mental disorders usually occurring in childhood or adolescence. This course offers an introduction to mental health in the classroom and provides practical ways to integrate evidence-based practices, such as social-emotional learning, mindfulness, meditation and active listening into classrooms to facilitate mental well-being for both students and educators.  

Anxiety disorders are prevalent among individuals with autism however, many ABA practitioners feel it is beyond their scope of practice. Anxiety can be difficult to observe and measure, so how do we use ABA principles to understand and treat it? In this course, participants will explore how to conceptualize anxiety from a behavioural analytic perspective and the implications for treating individuals with ASD.

Research has shown that more than half of students with autism aging out of education systems have poor outcomes as adults. Less than 30% are employed and less than 20% have long-term personal relationships. It is imperative that programming for teens and young adults is guided by long-term goals and preparation for adulthood. This recorded presentation will discuss critical components of a curriculum that helps students with autism plan for adulthood with a focus on communication, independence, community access, and job development.

Students are using social media more than ever before, and the impact on well-being can be seen in the classroom. In this course, Dr. Alexandra Makos provides a detailed history of social media, explains how the design of social media effects student well-being and gives concrete solutions to not only manage the use of social media in the classroom but also to use it in ways that will improve the well-being of students.  

Are you an educator looking to develop your professional skills when teaching and supporting students with autism?  This course provides a comprehensive overview of autism and teaching strategies, including practical takeaways for educators working with students in a classroom environment. It incorporates perspectives from individuals with autism and educators working with autistic students to further enhance your learning experience.  

For children with ASD, the impact of trauma is often camouflaged as behaviour and the features of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder masquerade as autism, leading those who provide intervention to grapple with incredibly complex situations. What we have learned about trauma requires that we dig deeper and unravel the neurology of the response (a.k.a. behaviour).

The neurodiversity movement is successfully shifting perceptions of deficit-based stereotypes, but what exactly does neurodiversity mean? Presenter Mary Klovance discusses Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Giftedness and details the ways these differences overlap and intersect in children, youth and adults. Explore this important topic to find out more about neurodiverse individuals and ways to support inclusion and acceptance. 

This presentation was featured at Geneva Centre for Autism's 2020 symposium and includes a previously recorded Q & A. Some individuals with ASD may experience difficulties in the development of relationships and positive social interactions. In this presentation, Dr. Alice Shillingsburg presents a variety of evidence-based procedures to promote social interactions and social communication with adults and peers.

Technology, by definition, is an innovation or change that improves how we do things. In this presentation, you will learn how to assess what works and what does not, in the field of educational technology for learners with autism.

 Teaching self-advocacy to individuals with different communication profiles can be challenging. In this course, you'll learn essential instructional components for self-determination, and how to modify skill building for a variety of learners. You'll also learn how to facilitate communication, choice making and goal selection, and the key elements to teaching individual rights.

ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 5-9% of children. This course will help educators better understand how ADHD impacts student learning, and shares approaches that help create an ADHD-friendly classroom. Participants will understand how ADHD can affect student motivation, activity level, attention, and memory. 

This presentation was featured at Geneva Centre for Autism's 2020 symposium. Anxiety disorders are among the most common and impairing psychiatric comorbidities seen in children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Anxiety-related issues and OCD are often misdiagnosed, unrecognized, or ignored. A major challenge for practitioners is determining whether observed symptoms are related to the core features of ASD or indicate the presence of OCD.

Our online Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) course meets the 2nd edition task list criteria set by the Behavior Analysts Certification Board (BACB), for the 40-hour RBT training. This course presents the information in a way that is practical and relevant for educators and others who are supporting students in an educational setting. This training program includes interactive media and quizzes to help you prepare for your certification.

This presentation will equip you with knowledge regarding key elements of post-secondary settings that will assist in building robust transition plans to best prepare students for navigating post-secondary environments. It will also highlight important differences between high school and post-secondary settings to take into consideration when determining the content and implementation of student transition plans.

Research supports the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC) for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The most effective way to develop, teach, and maintain these systems over time (and who should be involved in these processes) remains in question. Join Julie Koudys, Ph.D., C.Psych., BCBA-D, in a thoughtful presentation highlighting research that will inform your best approach to AAC systems.

Internationally renowned psychologist Dr. Isabelle Hénault will deliver practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. Drawing from her widely delivered socio-sexual program (Hénault, 2005; 2019), this presentation will elaborate on strategies to improve the social and sexual skills of these individuals.

This course provides a general overview of the autism diagnosis, associated characteristics and common challenges encountered by this population. Several intervention approaches to support individuals experiencing these challenges are described including applied behaviour analysis (ABA).

Written by Dr. Jonathan Weiss, an Associate Professor and a Clinical Psychologist, this course will allow you to identify and define mental health and mental health problems in the context of autism and become familiar with the contributing factors that lead to the development of mental health difficulties in autistic children and youth.

Learn the theory, strategies, and ethical considerations required to use ABA principles in your classroom. You will learn the theory and history of ABA with an emphasis on how to apply evidence-based strategies to teaching situations and program development for students with ASD. You will complete the course with an understanding of the theory and principles of ABA that can be used in the classroom to increase skill acquisition and independence, and decrease challenging behaviours.

If you are looking to deepen your understanding on the intersection between autism and anxiety to better support someone, this course is right for you. Approximately 40% of people with autism are also diagnosed with at least one anxiety disorder. Feel confident to teach strategies to assist in decreasing anxiety and be able to create a plan to prevent and respond to anxiety.

To intervene means to get involved. A powerful advocate is an educated one. If you care for, teach or work alongside someone with autism and seek comprehensive insight for support considerations, this course is right for you. By following a case study of an individual with ASD throughout their lifespan, you will gain perspective on common characteristics, strengths and accommodations for individuals on the spectrum.

Students with autism may have difficulty expressing their wants, needs and preferences. Some students may appear unmotivated, and require extra assistance with daily routines or learning new skills. In this course, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to implement prompting and reinforcement strategies more effectively and with greater confidence in your classroom.

For young students, engaging in play is essential for learning new skills. For students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), play itself can be challenging. This course is for educators who want to know where to begin. You will be informed on how to encourage functional play in students with ASD who struggle to join in.

Do you work with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviour? Are you knowledgeable in the basics of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) theory and techniques? Do you wish to deepen your understanding? In this course, you will take a detailed look at the functional behavioural assessment process and learn intervention techniques to target behaviours of concern.

Individuals with autism may struggle to efficiently process sensations. You may have met students who struggle to sit, frequently drop objects, or cover their ears. Educators who want to know how to support sensory differences in the classroom will benefit from this short but informative course.

Educators are requesting more training on ASD to ensure each and every one of their students succeeds. This course was designed for anyone who wishes to help support students with autism to reach their potential, providing concrete examples for educators in a classroom setting. Included is a bonus facilitator guide for those who wish to provide this training to a group. In addition, this course includes eight informative downloadable handouts to enhance learning.