Autism Intervention Training Program (Pre-School Age) 2007-08
This program is not intended for those in the K-12 public school system.
The deadline for applications to CEL is Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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Program Delivery
The program is delivered through face to face teaching integrated with web-based training, and hands-on practicum. The guiding design principle of this blended model is to provide an instructionally sound, flexible, user-friendly teaching and learning solution.
For applicants to be considered for the program, they must be available to attend all components of the program including theory (July and August), workshops, and practicum sessions. As this is a distance program, participants must have access to a computer, the Internet, and a printer.
There will be four (4) practicum locations this year: two in Moncton, one in Saint John and one in Fredericton. Participants will be assigned to the location they request on the application where possible. Travel may be required, as seating is limited.
Clinical Supervisors are required to complete/attend:
- All sessions of the core theory,
- Four (4) weeks of core practicum within an agency,
- Advanced theory readings and on-line discussions,
- Three (3) weeks of advanced practicum within an agency, and
- Two (2) professional development workshops.
Autism Support Workers are required to complete:
- All sessions of the core theory,
- Four (4) weeks of core practicum within an agency, and
- One (1) professional development workshop.
Upon completion of the program, it is expected that graduates will be available to provide services to preschool age children with an autistic spectrum disorder within one of the seven agencies.
Applicants will be required to provide a letter of support from an Agency Sponsor and a reference letter from a person familiar with their work with children. Applicants will also be required to provide CEL with current criminal record information.
Clinical Supervisors
This course consists of theory, a core practicum, an advanced practicum, advanced readings and on-line discussions, and specialized professional development workshops. Several topics covered during the training include: How to Supervise and Consult, Professionalism, Program Writing, and Assessment Tools and Rating Scales.
Applicants must:
- Be licensed within health professions such as psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists; and
- Have a Master’s degree in a health care profession such as psychology or speech and language pathology with at least two years experience working with children or youth; and
- Be sponsored by an Agency.
Autism Support Workers
This course, which consists of a series of lectures, a core practicum and specialized professional development workshops, covers topics such as: Teaching Social Skills, Prompting and Shaping, Self Help Skills, Communication, Data Collection, Reinforcement, and Function of Behaviours.
Successful completion of this course will lead to more effective practices with the preschool population, increased job satisfaction and further employment opportunities in the field of autism.
Applicants should have:
- A post-secondary diploma related to early childhood education (ECE) or two years of post-secondary studies in a related field;
- A minimum of one year of working with preschool children and children with developmental delays; and
- Sponsorship from an Agency.
The Autism Intervention Training Program will be offered in July 2007 through to March 2008. A detailed schedule will be provided upon acceptance to the program, in June 2007.
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Autism Support Workers - 2006 Program Graduates
Clinical Supervisors - 2006 Program Graduates
Autism Support Workers - 2005 Program Graduates
Clinical Supervisors - Program Graduates
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