Parent Collaboration
The Parent Collaboration Program is unique to The Behaviour Change Clinic. The goal of this program is to build parents’ capacity to handle challenging behaviours. Research shows that stress levels of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are high. Our goal is to decrease stress levels by providing education and training using a collaborative approach.
The Parent Collaboration Program is unique to The Behaviour Change Clinic. The goal of this program is to build parents’ capacity to handle challenging behaviours. Research shows that stress levels of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are high. Our goal is to decrease stress levels by providing education and training using a collaborative approach.
The RUBI curriculum was designed for parents of children with ASD who exhibit challenging behaviours. There are 11 different training topics included in the curriculum that cover a range of skills including, preventative strategies, responding to inappropriate behaviour, reinforcing appropriate behaviour, teaching new skills and replacement behaviours, and how to maintain newly taught skills and behaviours in a variety of situations over time. The curriculum is evidence based and has been shown to benefit both parents and the child.
Parents are expected to attend all training sessions. Check in sessions are less formal, and only require one parent to attend. All training sessions are designed to be interactive.
A handout will be sent prior to each session, which contains the following:
• In session activity sheets: This contains worksheets that will be used during the session.
• Homework activity sheet: Homework will be assigned following each session to allow you to practice the skills covered. The homework sheets allow you to track how well the strategy you are implementing is working.
• Session review sheet: Each sessions content is summarized for you. You are encouraged to share this information with other caregivers or family members who support your child.
You may be asked to collect data on behaviours of concern. When data is collected, every effort is made to design a system that works for both of us.