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What is Autism? E-mail
"Autism is not a disease, but a developmental disorder of brain function. People with classical autism show three types of symptoms: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual or severely limited activities and interests. Symptoms of autism usually appear during the first three years of childhood and continue throughout life. Although there is no cure, appropriate early educational intervention may improve social development and reduce undesirable behaviors. People with autism have a normal life expectancy.”
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How many children have autism in Ontario? E-mail
According to Ontario Provincial Government Statistics there are approximately 10,000 children with Autism in Ontario enrolled in provincially funded programs. As of March 2007 there were 2110 children enrolled in the Autism Intervention Program (AIP).
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What is ABA? E-mail
ABA, also known as “Applied Behaviour Analysis” is the application of behavioural principles to improve, promote or eliminate specific behaviours. It is a system of teaching that modifies behaviour by reinforcing appropriate behaviour. ABA breaks complex tasks and skills into very basic components, and teaches each component very rigorously.
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What is IBI? E-mail
IBI refers to “Intensive Behavioural Intervention”, the term used to describe intervention for young children with autism, using principles of ABA.
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Where do children receive ABA and IBI? E-mail
The government-funded IBI program, also referred to as the Autism Intervention Program (AIP) is administered by nine “Regional Program” providers. These “Regional Providers” are non-profit children’s mental health agencies.
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What is a BCBA? E-mail
“BCBA” refers to a “Board Certified Behaviour Analyst”. A BCBA is a practitioner who conducts behavioral assessments, functional analyses, and designs and supervises behavior interventions.
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Why is a credentialing program for ABA professionals in Ontario necessary? E-mail
A formal credentialing system in Canada which mirrors the International standards in the field of ABA would protect and serve the public interest by ensuring that those providing ABA services to children with autism provide high quality, competent and ethical services.
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What happens when a child with autism enters the Ontario Education System? E-mail
Children who have been identified as “exceptional” (with a disability) attract to their schools board regular education funding, also referred to as “grants”. This grant is approximately $9 000/year per child.
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How many ABA professionals are there in Ontario? E-mail
According to the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis 2007 Membership Directory, there are currently 193 registered Behaviour Analysts in Ontario.
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