Working with Families & Teams

This course presents students with theories, terminology, and applications underlying current approaches to teamwork and working with the families of children with autism spectrum disorders are explored. The focus is on effective collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, which is essential to successful intensive behavioural intervention. Students develop the interpersonal, job-oriented skills necessary to problem-solve as team members in a flexible, empathetic, resourceful, and productive manner.. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements. This course is potentially available for registration. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate. Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca

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Upcoming Sessions

Browse the available offerings below and register for the session that fits your schedule.

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    MAY 12-AUG 18

    Reference number
    CRN 30574
    Course fee$422.35

    Registration closed

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    SEP 08-DEC 15

    Reference number
    CRN 11407
    Course fee$422.35

    Registration closed

Course Materials

Course Textbooks

The following textbooks are required for this course unless otherwise stated. Make sure you have acquired these materials before your course starts.

Please review our textbook website for guidance on purchasing a textbook. If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a textbook, please contact onlinelearning@confederationcollege.ca immediately.

  • Required Textbook

    Beyond the Autism Diagnosis, A Professional’s Guide to Helping Families

    by Marion O'Brien & Julie Daggett

    Publisher
    Brookes Publishing
    Edition
    1st
    ISBN9781557667519

    Note: No substitutions.

    Course CodeSE-ABS103Registration CodeCF-OL477
  • Required Textbook

    You and Others: Reflective Practice for Group Effectiveness in Human Services

    by Linda McKinlay & H. Ross

    Publisher
    Pearson
    Edition
    3
    ISBN9780137674510 (lifetime access) or 9780137674633 (180-day access) No hard copies available for the title

    Note: No substitutions.

    Course CodeSE-ABS103Registration CodeCF-OL477

Online Learning

How this course is delivered

This course is delivered fully online through OntarioLearn, a partnership of Ontario colleges — study from anywhere with an internet connection, on a schedule that fits around work and family.

  • Learn Anytime

    No live lectures — course content is available 24/7.

  • Weekly Structure

    Follow a weekly course schedule with set tasks.

  • Multimedia Content

    Learn through modules, videos, forums, assignments, and quizzes.

  • Instructor Support

    Facilitators are available to answer questions and provide feedback.

  • Independent Learning

    It’s self-study — be ready to push yourself and stay on track.

  • Time Commitment

    Expect around 5–12 hours per week, depending on your familiarity with the subject.