Geneva Centre for Autism

Presenter: Training Institute Faculty, Geneva Centre for Autism

Description: This is a six-part certificate course (15 instructional hours)
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and an overview of current intervention techniques. Content will include diagnostic characteristics, current theories regarding causation, communication challenges, sensory and behavioural considerations, anxiety and ASD, social skill difficulties and Asperger Syndrome. Intervention strategies for all areas will be reviewed. Participants will be required to complete a written evaluation when the course is completed. There are assignments to be submitted throughout the course. Assignments and the final evaluation are completed online.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is designed for people who are currently supporting an individual with an ASD and will be limited to 20 participants per course. To successfully complete this course participants must attend ALL sessions, complete ALL assignments at a satisfactory level and achieve at least 80% on the final evaluation. Contingent upon this criteria, participants will receive a certificate indicating that they have completed Autism Intervener Certificate Course, Level 1 from Geneva Centre for Autism.

Session 1 - Tuesday Evenings @ Aurora Public Library (15145 Yonge Street, Aurora) - February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 (6:00pm-8:30pm)

Session 2-Tuesday Evenings @ Geneva Centre for Autism - February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 23, 30 (6:00pm-8:30pm)

Session 3 - Monday Evenings @ Geneva Centre for Autism - April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 (6:00pm-8:30pm)

NOTE: Please indicate the session you would like to register for when completing your registration form. Participants must attend ALL dates in the same session to complete the course.