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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

This course is designed to provide mental health professionals with essential skills to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through effective, evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Participants will explore intervention strategies to improve communication, manage sensory sensitivities, and promote social skills, independence, and self-advocacy across the autism spectrum. The course also emphasizes ethical considerations, ensuring respect for autonomy while avoiding paternalistic practices. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and technology-assisted interventions, such as virtual environments and assistive devices, professionals will gain practical tools for tailoring therapy to the unique needs of individuals with ASD.

  • On Demand

  • Online-Recorded Webinar

  • 3 hours

    Course duration

  • Resources Included

       All purchases are final

    Course Objectives

    1. Understand the core characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including sensory sensitivities, communication challenges, and social interaction difficulties, across different age groups and severity levels.
    2. Identify therapeutic approaches such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills training, that address the specific needs of individuals with ASD.
    3. Develop proficiency in adapting therapeutic interventions to address the individual cognitive, emotional, and sensory processing needs of clients with ASD.
    4. Tailor interventions to diverse populations with ASD, ensuring strategies are appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults with varying levels of communication and sensory integration challenges.
    5. Incorporate assistive technologies and tools, including communication devices, sensory aids, and visual supports, to enhance therapeutic outcomes and improve daily functioning for individuals with ASD.
    6. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration by working closely with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to create a holistic, coordinated support system.
    7.Support the development of self-advocacy skills and independence, empowering individuals with ASD to express their needs, preferences, and goals while navigating various social and personal environments.
    8. Apply ethical considerations and evidence-based approaches in providing therapy, ensuring respect for the autonomy and individual rights of people with ASD in therapeutic and everyday settings.

    Course Format

    Pre-course quiz: 15 minutes
    Course: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Post-course quiz: 15 minutes

    Target Audience

    This course is suitable for therapists, including clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, school psychologists, and other professionals working in a therapeutic setting with children and adolescents. 

    Certification

    Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion and 3 CEU credits.This course is approved for 3 Category A Ceus by  the  State Board Of Professional Counselors & Therapists in Maryland.

    Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, NCC, CAS, ADHD-CCSP

    I am uniquely skilled in working with individuals with developmental disabilities. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing challenges with academics, parenting, family dynamics, transitions, and regulatory and behavioral issues. 
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