There's a paradigm shift that's flipping autism intervention on its head, and we believe all therapists need to know about it. So we pulled together the very best of the best into an exclusive online training that's accessible to all therapists. It helps the field and in turn, helps us fulfil our mission.
Dive into the ultimate Certified Autism Clinical Specialist Intensive Training — a comprehensive experience designed to elevate your expertise in autism care!
Gain access to over 20 hours of on-demand training with 17 renowned voices in the field including Temple Grandin, Stephen Porges, Robert Naseef, Varleisha (Gibbs) Lyons, Sean Inderbitzen, and many more.
This world-class training sets the standard for providing cutting-edge client-centered, strengths-based, and non-stigmatizing care.
You'll learn in-demand modalities, interventions, and approaches so that you can safely and confidently support your autistic clients as they build on strengths and unique skills while supporting their needs, regardless of age or developmental stage!
Completely online and self-paced, you can learn whenever and wherever the time is right for you. Best of all, this course meets the educational requirements to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) — at no additional cost to you!
After attending, you'll be able to:
- Identify and intervene when masking is present and prevent suicidal ideation
- Facilitate the development of secure attachment in autism
- Decrease the need for "meltdowns" and emotional outbursts
- Help clients develop deep and meaningful relationships
- Build a foundation of safety, trust, and co-regulation
- Improve self-regulation, emotional regulation, and sensorimotor skills
- Assess for autism functioning, developmental levels, and co-morbidities
- Create intervention plans that honour neurodiversity
- Help couples have happy, healthy, and thriving relationships
- Help fathers be a resilient beacon of hope for their autistic children
- And so much more!
For only $299.95, you'll get access to 16 esteemed thought leaders and 16 transformational sessions that will elevate your clinical judgment in autism care. Earn up to 21.5 CPD hours
Don't miss your chance to take this premier online autism certification training and add the valuable ASDCS certification to your resume!
Register today!
Certified Autism Clinical Specialist Intensive Training
A Complete Guide to Building Resilience, Self-Regulation, Relationships & More!$1,209.85 Value
Just $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today — Huge Savings!
Earn up to 21.5 CPD Hours
Click here for course objectives and outline
Click here for course objectives and outline
Course Session Details:
Great Minds Are Not All The Same
Temple Grandin, PhD | Click here for information about Temple Grandin
In this interview-style session, Grandin takes us inside "visual thinking" and offers new approaches for educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with special minds and visual thinkers. CE is not available for this recording.
Temple Grandin, PhD | Click here for information about Temple Grandin
In this interview-style session, Grandin takes us inside "visual thinking" and offers new approaches for educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with special minds and visual thinkers. CE is not available for this recording.
Autism Interventions through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory: Improve Social Engagement, Increase Emotional Regulation, and Reduce Anxiety
Stephen W. Porges, PhD | Click here for information about Stephen Porges
Through this cutting-edge lens, you'll learn auditory interventions to calm the nervous system and improve social engagement, increase emotional regulation, and reduce anxiety in autistic clients.
Stephen W. Porges, PhD | Click here for information about Stephen Porges
Through this cutting-edge lens, you'll learn auditory interventions to calm the nervous system and improve social engagement, increase emotional regulation, and reduce anxiety in autistic clients.
Autism and Attachment: Addressing Needs Through a Neurodiversity Affirming Lens and Dispelling Myths
Robert Jason Grant, EdD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S | Click here for information about Robert Jason Grant
Gain the knowledge and clinical tools you need to identify attachment issues in autistic children, distinguish them from caregiver connection struggles and non-affirming misdiagnoses, and apply neurodiversity-affirming techniques for attachment healing.
Attend and learn how to:
Robert Jason Grant, EdD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S | Click here for information about Robert Jason Grant
Gain the knowledge and clinical tools you need to identify attachment issues in autistic children, distinguish them from caregiver connection struggles and non-affirming misdiagnoses, and apply neurodiversity-affirming techniques for attachment healing.
Attend and learn how to:
- Apply a neurodiversity-affirming framework for implementing therapeutic attachment goals.
- Evaluate a child's real attachment needs versus caregiver connection struggles.
- Design play-based and affirming interventions to address attachment needs in autistic children.
- And more!
Autism Assessment Across the Spectrum: Strategies for Recognizing Functional Differences and Closing the Gender Gap
Ruth Aspy, PhD | Click here for information about Ruth Aspy
To improve recognition of autism, a paradigm shift is needed. Attend and learn how to effectively:
Ruth Aspy, PhD | Click here for information about Ruth Aspy
To improve recognition of autism, a paradigm shift is needed. Attend and learn how to effectively:
- Assess functional skills in the areas of communication, social, and sensory-motor processing
- Accurately assess for autism in girls and women
- Integrate the client's personal perspective into the assessment process
Inclusive Therapeutic Practices to Work with Autistic Adolescents & Adults: CBT Modifications to Target Executive Functioning and Improve Meltdowns, Social-Emotional, Anxiety, & Other Comorbidities
Tosha Rollins, MA, LPC, ASDCS | Click here for information about Tosha Rollins
Learn how to apply modified CBT interventions to:
Tosha Rollins, MA, LPC, ASDCS | Click here for information about Tosha Rollins
Learn how to apply modified CBT interventions to:
- Identify function and context for behaviour
- Improve emotional identification and regulation
- Develop social/emotional communication skills
- Improve EF, emotional intelligence, theory of mind, and self-regulation
- Treat GAD, depression, OCD, ADHD, and adjustment disorder
- And more!
DIRFloortime® in Autism Intervention: Relationship, Movement, and Play to Improve Social-Emotional Development in Children
Jeffrey J. Guenzel, MA, LPC | Click here for information about Jeffrey Guenzel
Join Jeffrey J. Guenzel, MA, LPC, as you learn an evidence-based approach that uses relationships, movement, and play to promote social-emotional development for autistic children — DIRFloortime®. Attend and learn how to:
Jeffrey J. Guenzel, MA, LPC | Click here for information about Jeffrey Guenzel
Join Jeffrey J. Guenzel, MA, LPC, as you learn an evidence-based approach that uses relationships, movement, and play to promote social-emotional development for autistic children — DIRFloortime®. Attend and learn how to:
- Apply movement within play to create more synchrony between the mind and body
- Support self-regulation, cognitive processes, a sense of agency, and a positive self-image with playful activities
- Integrate play into the therapeutic relationship to help your clients
- Engage parents in playful interactions with their child
Masking in Autism and the Increased Risk for Suicidal Ideation: Internal Family Systems & Strengths-Based Models for Identification, Safety Planning, Stabilization, and Treatment
Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, Member of MINT | Click here for information about Sean Inderbitzen
Lisa Morgan, M.Ed., CAS | Click here for information about Lisa Morgan
Join two autistic clinicians for this fireside chat to learn two approaches to identifying when masking is present in autistic adults and how to intervene with suicidal ideation.
Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, Member of MINT | Click here for information about Sean Inderbitzen
Lisa Morgan, M.Ed., CAS | Click here for information about Lisa Morgan
Join two autistic clinicians for this fireside chat to learn two approaches to identifying when masking is present in autistic adults and how to intervene with suicidal ideation.
- Lisa will unpack a strengths-based approach for the stabilization and safety planning when masking is identified.
- Sean will unpack an IFS for intervention once stabilization is achieved.
Supporting Fathers of Autistic Children: Group Counseling Sessions to Instill Hope, Give Community, and Improve Family Relationships
Robert Naseef, PhD | Click here for information about Robert A. Naseef
In this session, you'll learn the latest evidence about the unique needs, aspirations, challenges, and successes of fathers of autistic children. Learn how to coordinate successful fathers' group counseling sessions and provide fathers with the support they need to be a resilient beacon of hope for their autistic children so they can thrive!
Robert Naseef, PhD | Click here for information about Robert A. Naseef
In this session, you'll learn the latest evidence about the unique needs, aspirations, challenges, and successes of fathers of autistic children. Learn how to coordinate successful fathers' group counseling sessions and provide fathers with the support they need to be a resilient beacon of hope for their autistic children so they can thrive!
Supporting Autistic Transgender Youth Through Transition
Kade Sharp, LICSW, RPT, CMHS | Click here for information about Kade Sharp
Learn an easy and memorable 5-part framework for helping autistic trans youth as they transition! This framework will help guide you through:
Kade Sharp, LICSW, RPT, CMHS | Click here for information about Kade Sharp
Learn an easy and memorable 5-part framework for helping autistic trans youth as they transition! This framework will help guide you through:
- Conversations about name changes, reducing dysphoria, gender-affirming surgery, and more
- What step to take next when exploring these topics with your autistic child and teen clients
Tips for Moving Towards A Neuro Inclusive Framework in Autism Intervention: A Long-Awaited Panel Discussion
Laura Sibbald, MA, CCC-SLP, ASDCS, CYMHS, Sean Inderbitzen, DSW, LCSW, Member of MINT, Robert A. Naseef, PhD, Kade Sharp, LICSW, RPT, CMHS
You don't want to miss this dynamic long-awaited talk where five of our experts break down your very next steps to move autism intervention in your clinical practice away from behaviourism, towards a more inclusive, neurodiversity model of treatment.
Laura Sibbald, MA, CCC-SLP, ASDCS, CYMHS, Sean Inderbitzen, DSW, LCSW, Member of MINT, Robert A. Naseef, PhD, Kade Sharp, LICSW, RPT, CMHS
You don't want to miss this dynamic long-awaited talk where five of our experts break down your very next steps to move autism intervention in your clinical practice away from behaviourism, towards a more inclusive, neurodiversity model of treatment.
Unveiling the Interaction between the Second Brain, Epigenetics, and Sensory Processing of Autistic Children
Varleisha Lyons, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS | Click here for information about Varleisha Lyons
Join sought-after occupational therapist, Varleisha Lyons, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, FAOTA, as she walks you through the second brain and the enteric nervous system. By understanding this unique gut ecosystem, along with the intersection of epigenetics, you'll leave with a better understanding of how the gut intersects with behaviour. Dr. Lyons demonstrates hands-on evidence-based approaches and methods to properly select interventions to help autistic children who struggle with self-regulation, emotional regulation, and sensory processing skills.
Varleisha Lyons, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS | Click here for information about Varleisha Lyons
Join sought-after occupational therapist, Varleisha Lyons, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, FAOTA, as she walks you through the second brain and the enteric nervous system. By understanding this unique gut ecosystem, along with the intersection of epigenetics, you'll leave with a better understanding of how the gut intersects with behaviour. Dr. Lyons demonstrates hands-on evidence-based approaches and methods to properly select interventions to help autistic children who struggle with self-regulation, emotional regulation, and sensory processing skills.
Integrating Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory Lenses in Autism and PTSD Comorbid: A Step By Step Guide to Increase Somatic and Cognitive Awareness
Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, Member of MINT | Click here for information about Sean Inderbitzen
Join autistic clinician Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, Member of MINT, as he guides you through using Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory lenses to assess cognitive suppression of emotional and somatic experiences of autistic clients. Building on this awareness, you'll explore ways to increase somatic and energetic awareness during therapy sessions with your autistic clients.
Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, Member of MINT | Click here for information about Sean Inderbitzen
Join autistic clinician Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, Member of MINT, as he guides you through using Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory lenses to assess cognitive suppression of emotional and somatic experiences of autistic clients. Building on this awareness, you'll explore ways to increase somatic and energetic awareness during therapy sessions with your autistic clients.
Affirming Play Therapy Approaches — The Agent of Change for Neurodivergent Kids
Robert Jason Grant, EdD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S | Click here for information about Robert Jason Grant
Dr. Grant, creator of AutPlay Therapy, will teach you how to apply affirming play therapy processes to help neurodivergent clients grow and heal in their mental health goals while empowering you to feel confident in your service to this most vulnerable population.
Robert Jason Grant, EdD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S | Click here for information about Robert Jason Grant
Dr. Grant, creator of AutPlay Therapy, will teach you how to apply affirming play therapy processes to help neurodivergent clients grow and heal in their mental health goals while empowering you to feel confident in your service to this most vulnerable population.
Treating Autism Spectrum Co-Morbidities: Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Irritability, Anxiety, ADHD, & More
Joshua Feder, MD | Click here for information about Joshua Feder
In this session, you'll learn all the steps you might try before resorting to antipsychotic medications to reduce client struggles with irritability, anxiety, aggression, depression, ADHD, and sleep. And, if you need them, how to monitor for the side effects of antipsychotics and reduce some of the side effects.
Joshua Feder, MD | Click here for information about Joshua Feder
In this session, you'll learn all the steps you might try before resorting to antipsychotic medications to reduce client struggles with irritability, anxiety, aggression, depression, ADHD, and sleep. And, if you need them, how to monitor for the side effects of antipsychotics and reduce some of the side effects.
Neurodiverse Couples in Therapy: Clinical Interventions to Improve Communication, Intimacy and Connection
Grace Myhill, MSW | Click here for information about Grace Myhill
Neurodiverse couples and partners seeking therapy frequently report feeling disappointed and harmed by the care they received due to the lack of understanding about neurodiversity and its impact on relationships. This presentation will help you recognize, understand, and treat neurodiverse couples so that both partners better understand themselves, each other, and their relationship dynamics. You will leave this presentation with concrete tools and strategies you can use to help neurodiverse couples improve their communication and connection!
Grace Myhill, MSW | Click here for information about Grace Myhill
Neurodiverse couples and partners seeking therapy frequently report feeling disappointed and harmed by the care they received due to the lack of understanding about neurodiversity and its impact on relationships. This presentation will help you recognize, understand, and treat neurodiverse couples so that both partners better understand themselves, each other, and their relationship dynamics. You will leave this presentation with concrete tools and strategies you can use to help neurodiverse couples improve their communication and connection!
Ethical Considerations in Autism Related Services: Operating at the Highest Level Possible
Kathleen Platzman, PhD | Click here for information about Kathleen Platzman
Karen Levine, PhD | Click here for information about Karen Levine
In this session, you'll be guided through the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) toolkit — developed by autistic self-advocates — which provides the field feedback on what is ethical and what is not.
Kathleen Platzman, PhD | Click here for information about Kathleen Platzman
Karen Levine, PhD | Click here for information about Karen Levine
In this session, you'll be guided through the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) toolkit — developed by autistic self-advocates — which provides the field feedback on what is ethical and what is not.
Certified Autism Clinical Specialist Intensive Training
Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS)
A Complete Guide to Building Resilience, Self-Regulation, Relationships & More!
$1,209.85 Value
Just $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today — Huge Savings!
Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS)
A Complete Guide to Building Resilience, Self-Regulation, Relationships & More!
$1,209.85 Value
Just $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today — Huge Savings!
Earn up to 21.5 CPD Hours
Click here for course objectives and outline
Click here for course objectives and outline
BONUS!
The $299.95 (GST Inclusive) tuition includes your ASDCS Certification fee — a $249.95 value!
The $299.95 (GST Inclusive) tuition includes your ASDCS Certification fee — a $249.95 value!
In just three easy steps, you will become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) starting today:
- Step 1: Watch the online certification training.
- Step 2: Complete the CPD tests and instantly print your certificates of completion.
- Step 3: Submit the Certification Questionnaire included in this training, and your application is complete.
That's it! No hidden fees. No catch. Just certification made EASY.
*Professional standards apply. Learn more at au.evergreencertifications.com/asdcsau
Frequently Asked Questions
There's a paradigm shift that's flipping autism intervention on its head, and we believe all therapists need to know about it. So we pulled together the very best of the best into an exclusive online training that's accessible to all therapists. It helps the field and in turn, helps us fulfil our mission.
Yes! The co-occurring conditions of autism such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression are on the rise as are diagnoses in adults...so even if you aren't already seeing autistic clients, you will soon.
This training can help you avoid giving an autistic client a diagnosis for something that is simply a difference in how their brain processes the world.
This online course was designed for counsellors, social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologists, educators, and other professionals who work with autistic clients as well as those who are just starting out.
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Certified Autism Clinical Specialist Intensive Training
A Complete Guide to Building Resilience, Self-Regulation, Relationships & More!
$1,209.85 Value
Just $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today — Huge Savings!
A Complete Guide to Building Resilience, Self-Regulation, Relationships & More!
$1,209.85 Value
Just $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today — Huge Savings!
Earn up to 21.5 CPD Hours
Click here for course objectives and outline
Click here for course objectives and outline