Indigenous Overview
PLEASE NOTE:
This online version of the program means students are responsible for securing their own placement.
Student Secure Placement:
- Applicants must secure their own placement for a total of 10 weeks (350 hours) of practicum experience by the end of the program and may be eligible for entry to the Autism and Behavioural Science Online, Synchronous Program. Placements may occur in a variety of settings (autism service agencies, community settings, schools etc.)
- If you are applying to this version of the program at OntarioColleges.ca, select 41027SO Student Secure Placement as a program choice and request your official transcript(s) to be sent to St. Lawrence College.
- Complete the mandatory online questionnaire providing St. Lawrence College permissions to contact the agency to ensure placement validity.
- NOTE: Applicants who don’t complete the online questionnaire will not be considered.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize and function effectively at home, school and in their community. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can be used to develop new skills including language, social and play skills, self-help skills, academics, motor skills, life skills and appropriate behaviour.
Students in this highly specialized program learn to use a variety of evidence-based approaches to develop the skills of individuals with ASD across the lifespan by reviewing relevant literature, developing intervention plans, implementing programs, and collecting data to ensure intervention strategies effectively meet established goals.
Graduates:
- Understand the characteristics of the full spectrum of ASD and how human development occurs in the neuro-typical population;
- Know the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment;
- Know how to complete curriculum-based assessments and functional assessments;
- Can plan, implement, and monitor interventions based on these assessment results;
- Know the ethical and professional requirements of working in the field of ABA
- Show leadership in the workplace by contributing knowledge and skills for practical solutions related to the treatment of ASD.
As this is a graduate certificate program, students can expect an intensive workload. Classes combine theory with active learning experiences and group work. Field placements are available in a range of settings and some may require the use of a vehicle.
Check out the student opportunities to be involved with the Centre for Behavioural Studies.
Program Details
Program Highlights
If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism, this program is for you! Highlights include:
- small class sizes
- hands-on learning
- experienced professors
- placement experiences
- research assistant opportunities
- A relaxed and fun learning atmosphere
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree with specialty in community or social services including, but not limited to Psychology, Sociology, Education or other related health disciplines.
- Are your transcripts from outside of Canada? Please visit Applying to SLC - With Your Transcripts for more information.
Alternate Admission Assessment to Post-graduate Certificate Programs
Domestic applicants who don’t meet the minimum academic admission requirement to a post-graduate certificate program(s) may request for their application to be assessed through an alternate admission assessment. Applicants must have applied through OCAS and submit the required documentation for an alternate admission assessment. Click here for the list of required documentation for assessment and to submit once applied through OCAS.
Please note submission and request for an alternate admission assessment does not guarantee admission to a post-graduate program.
Health Requirements
Immunization - Communicable Disease Requirements
Completion of the Immunization - Communicable Disease Form is mandatory for your clinical/practical placement. THIS FORM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Download your Immunization - Communicable Disease Form
Questions regarding the completion of this form can be submitted to Immunizations@sl.on.ca
Note: As a Full-time SLC student, you are automatically enrolled in a student insurance plan. To learn more about how this applies to your immunization requirements please visit www.wespeakstudent.com (domestic) or www.guard.me (international).
Placement
Conditions of Enrolment in Field Placement:
Complete SLC Placement requirements
- 6 Training Modules
- Student Declaration/Oath of Confidentiality
- Student Covid 19 Waiver
Complete agency-specific requirements
- Immunization
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CPIC - VULNERABLE SECTOR
Questions:
Email: placements@sl.on.ca
Website: www.stlawrencecollege.ca/placement
Fees
2026-2027
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
Career Opportunities
Graduates obtain employment as therapists working 1:1 or in small groups to provide applied behaviour analysis (ABA) services in a variety of autism service agencies, community settings and school boards. Career opportunities may be more abundant in some areas of the province than others.
Some of our graduates are working at:
- The Maltby Centre
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Tri-County Community Support Services
- Spectrum Intervention Group
- Limestone District School Board
- Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
- Private therapists working directly with clients in their homes and/or the community, to name a few.
Testimonials
Program Contacts
Program Contact
Meaghen Shaver
mshaver@sl.on.ca
613-544-5400, ext. 1128
Admissions Information