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Overview
What you will study
This Autism Spectrum Disorder and First Responders course offered by University of New Brunswick will review (1) what constitutes an emergency and types of emergency situations the ASD-I/DD population may encounter; (2) behavioural strategies for teaching the ASD-I/DD population skills related to preventing and responding effectively during emergencies; and (3) resources and training for first responders in the areas of law enforcement, emergency medicine, and firefighting regarding interacting with individuals diagnosed with ASD-I/DD during emergencies.
The need for additional research on behavioural approaches to emergency prevention and preparation among members of the ASD-I/DD population as well as training for emergency personnel will also be discussed.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Describe at least three emergency situations the ASD-I/DD population may encounter.
- List at least two behavioural strategies for teaching the ASD-I/DD population skills related to either preventing or responding effectively during emergencies.
- Describe at least one resource or training for first responders in the areas of law enforcement, emergency medicine, and firefighting regarding interacting with individuals diagnosed with ASD or I/DD during emergencies.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- On demand.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Psychology View 48 other Short Courses in Psychology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
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