As a faculty member in Capilano University’s Department of Applied Behavior Analysis-Autism, Brenda teaches a variety of courses to undergraduate-level students, many of whom are pursuing certification as Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts. Known for designing and delivering both on-campus and online courses that are engaging and thought-provoking, Brenda challenges her students to engage critically with course content, encouraging them to consider instructional issues from multiple perspectives, keeping their learners’ best interests at the centre.

Brenda has also developed a course that is provided in both spoken English and American Sign Language that meets the course-based requirements toward certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). This is the only course of it’s kind and is offered online through Capilano University as part of the Applied Behavior Analysis-Autism degree program or as a stand-alone course for those seeking RBT Certification.

Brenda teaches the following courses as part of the Applied Behavior Analysis-Autism program at Capilano University:

ABA 201: Applied Behavior Analysis for Direct Service Professionals

ABA 312: Single Subject Research Design and Statistics

ABA 341: Applied Behavior Analysis I: Principles of Behavior

ABA 342: Applied Behavior Analysis II: Procedures for Behavior Change

ABA 344: Autism Spectrum Disorders I

ABA 345: Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Support

ABA 346: Autism Spectrum Disorders II

ABA 415: Adults with Developmental Disabilities: ABA Interventions