Overview

This Autism Studies course at Algonquin College covers fundamental support strategies for increasing learning and independence while minimizing behavioural challenges. Students explore the defining characteristics and presentations of ASD, as well as communication challenges, social skill difficulties, sensory processing differences and anxiety challenges that are often faced by individuals with this diagnosis.

Careers

Graduates from this programme may choose to seek employment as a respite worker, special needs worker, a residential support worker or related employment opportunities. As well, supplemented with additional knowledge, qualifications and/or experience in early childhood education, developmental services, child and youth care or social services, graduates may also find employment as an educational assistant, developmental service worker and child youth worker.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication, Social Skills & Understanding

Sensory Processing, Anxiety and Stress

Autism Spectrum Disorder Practicum

Supporting Preschool Children At Home and in Child Care Settings

Supporting Youth and Adults the Community

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Special Education View 3 other Bachelors in Special Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR

Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the programme). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.

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Tuition Fees

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Autism Studies.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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