Program Description

Focus on supporting children and youth in an educational environment. Suitable for Child and Youth Care students or graduates who are interested in learning more about how to support children and youth in a classroom setting.

Program Highlights

  • Develop essential tools for working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Review the work of local professionals and international Autism experts, with emphasis on communication, social skills, behavioural challenges, family, sensory and educational issues.
  • Gain strategies to assist students to learn more effectively.
  • Develop understanding of how we learn, remember, and solve problems.
  • Identify learning needs, and apply various strategies to support learning.
  • Learn to use adaptive technology to assist children with special needs.
If your employer has requested you to complete this program as professional development, please email ceeducation@mohawkcollege.ca for approval to register for courses. 

Courses in this program cost approximately $300 to $400 each. Textbooks are an additional cost if required. 

Additional Details

Admission and Registration

You do not need to apply to begin this program. Simply ensure you meet the requirements listed on the Admission Requirements webpage prior to registering.

Interested in taking a single course? Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, the courses in this program can be taken individually.

Recommended Requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • If you struggle with communications or your first language is not English, you are encouraged to explore upgrading options available through our Applied Communications Centre. 
  • Computer Skills (e.g. word processing, data management, internet access).
    • Students should be familiar with computers, word processing, and email based systems prior to considering this online program. To upgrade computer skills, consider a CE introductory 'Computer Basics' course or a Learning Support Centre workshop before applying.

Opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Early Childhood Educators
  • Educational Support
  • Fitness and Health Promotion Professionals
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physiotherapist Assistants
  • Personal Support Workers
  • Registered Practical Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Teachers

For details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, visit the Government of Canada Job Bank (opens in new window).

Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

College Resources

Program Contact

Continuing Education
Education and Library Studies
Email Us
1-844-767-6871

Completion Requirement

3 Course(s)

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This program of studies applies to students starting the program in the current academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion email the Program Contact listed at the bottom of this page.

Click on the course names to view current availability.

A selection of courses will be offered each term. Visit our course schedule page for a tentative list of future offerings.

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