Applied Behav Anlysis & Autism

Catalog description

This is the first course within the Onground 5th Edition Behavior Analyst Certification Board's © (BACB ©) Verified Course Sequence toward BCaBA Certification. This course is designed to introduce the gold standard of research-based interventions in the field of autism: applied behavior analysis, a natural science approach to studying behavior. It covers principles of learning and behavior in relation to autism spectrum disorders, from relatively simple concepts such as reinforcement to more complex issues such as the acquisition of human language. Students will gain a general understanding of applied behavior analysis principles and how these principles guide the foundation toward a behavioral treatment approach for individuals with autism.