Offered at the Green Bay campus. For information: (920) 498-
5444. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982.
This program is fully eligible for nancial aid.
The Autism Technician technical diploma prepares quali ed
individuals to work directly with persons with autism in a
variety of settings including home and school. Duties include
collecting and examining data; implementing strategies and
techniques to promote educational and social success; and
providing vocational and functional living skills support for
persons with autism. The Autism technical diploma is
designed for behavior technicians, line therapists, child care
teachers, paraeducators, teachers, parents, relatives and
caregivers. The Autism Technician technical diploma includes
hours in a practicum placement directly working with
persons with autism.
A graduate of this program will have the potential for
employment as a behavior technician, line therapist,
paraeducator, assistant teachers in child care settings,
nannies.
Graduates Work As: . Behavior technician, line therapists,
paraeducators, paraprofessionals, teaching assistants,
instructional assistants, early childhood assistant teachers,
nannies.
Typical Activities Include: . Supervising classroom and
playground activities, monitoring students, assisting student
one-one, collecting data, managing student behavior,
supporting individual needs of all students, using
communication systems, following teacher or senior behavior
technicians learning plans at school or in home setting, and
supporting individual personal hygiene needs.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Law - NWTC is required to comply with
the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (2009 WISCONSIN ACT 76). The
completion of a caregiver background check includes the
review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or
a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into this
program must complete a background check through
www.Certi edBackground.com. A fee is charged for this
service. Information regarding this process is provided to
students immediately upon acceptance into the program.
Students accepted into this program must complete a
Background Information Disclosure form disclosing any acts,
crimes, or convictions prior to program entry and annually for
the remainder of the program. The information provided in
the Background Information Disclosure form must be
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