Behavioural Interventionist Foundations Course (BIF) is open to all community members and is a required course for the Behavioural Interventionist Citation and the Behavioural Interventionist Specialty within the Douglas College Classroom and Community Support Program.

Behavioural Interventionists implement Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programming for learners diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in home, community, and school settings. BIF is a comprehensive theoretical introduction to the key principles and practices used by Behavioural Interventionists. Because it is completely online, BIF enables participants to complete the course on their own schedule and is ideal for participants living in rural areas.

Topics covered in BIF include:
- Key principles of Learning and Behaviour
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Instructional Techniques (Discrete Trial and Milieu Teaching)
- Working with Families and Professionals
- Data-Based Decision Making
- Including Learners in School and Community Settings
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Functional Assessment and Intervention for Problem Behaviour

BIF participants consistently report that BIF was an excellent start to their journey as a Behavioural Interventionist working with the guidance of families, Behaviour Consultants, and other professionals.

BIF instructors from the Behavioural Intervention Training Partnership draw upon their extensive education and experience in providing ABA programming for learners with an ASD diagnoses. Click here to learn more about our Instructors.