BBP483 - Interventions II

Subject Title
Interventions II

Subject Description
This course introduces the student to an objective, positive, strengths-based approach to support the role of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in decreasing challenging behaviours. Identifying, defining, and treating challenging behaviours has been one of the key and influential areas in the field of ABA. This course will focus on student application of the three term contingency to the treatment and reduction of maladaptive behaviour.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Describe the necessity for using a variety of functional behavioural assessments.
2. Discuss ethical issues pertaining to behaviour reduction.
3. Summarize the behavioural literature specific to analog functional analyses.
4. Explain the rationale for moving from non-aversive to intrusive behaviour reduction procedures.
5. Identify components of a behaviour reduction plan.
6. Develop strategies and approaches to work with caregivers and clients from multicultural communities including indigenous communities  
7. Examine results from assessments to build an intervention plan
8. Select best procedures to meet the needs of clients across all ages and domains
9. Utilize an evidence based clinical decision-making framework to design, and modify intervention plans
10. Analyze environmental factors to determine best implementation approach

Essential Employability Skills
    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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