The Oakland University Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Autism Clinic is a nonprofit, center-based clinic located in 250 Pawley Hall that is dedicated to the treatment and research of ASD using ABA methodology.

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Practicum Overview
Make a difference in the life of a preschooler through the application of ABA principles in a center-based clinic. At the same time, earn University credits and get paid.

• Undergraduate and graduate student opportunities
• SE 4930: satisfies psychology major behavioral health category requirement (4 credits)
• Winter, fall and summer semesters available
• 10 hours per week in the clinic
• Two-hour seminar on Monday nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Assigned to a preschool student diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Trained as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Evidence-Based ABA Treatments
Practicum students will implement evidence-based treatments, including:

• Functional Communication Training
• Discrete Trial Training
• Toilet Training
• Social Skills Interventions
• Incidental Teaching
• Pivotal Response Treatment
• Activity Schedules

Goals
Practicum students will help children with autism meet developmental milestones, such as:

• Communication
• Reduce problem behavior
• Increase play skills
• Increase social skills
• Increase classroom readiness skills
• Increase preschool level academics

Additional Information
For additional information or to learn more about the Oakland University ABA Autism Clinic, contact Jessica Korneder, ABA Clinic Director at (248) 370-3080 or [email protected].