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Become confident in providing personalized care for autistic adults and teens through this exclusive, state-of-the-art online program!

Enrollment is now OPEN for the most comprehensive program we’ve ever developed for working with autistic individuals.

Featuring Dr. Tasha Oswald, PhD, one of today’s most in-demand autism specialists … this program is specifically designed to prepare you with the step-by-step skills, insight, and interventions – so you know exactly what to do and say when working with autistic clients (before and after the diagnosis)!

More clients than ever are coming to therapy to find support as they navigate a neurotypical world that frequently misunderstands, excludes, and even traumatizes them.

To be effective care providers, it’s crucial that we have a thorough understanding of the unique mental health concerns our clients face, such as autism-related trauma, autistic burnout, and masking ...

… and the skills to treat them in ways that affirm their identity and self-worth.

That’s why we’ve developed this first-of-its-kind online program that will serve as your start-to-finish training that will allow you to provide comprehensive, neuro-affirming treatment sensitive to autistic culture.

Designed for working with autistic adult and teen clients, this state-of-the-art program provides access to tailored instruction, real-world case scenarios, and customized CBT, IFS, and DBT interventions to use with your clients.

Sign up today, and you’ll get access to:

  • In-depth knowledge into the autistic client’s lived/day-to-day experience 
  • Step-by-step guidance for the screening and referral process 
  • Neuro-affirmative guidelines and clinical strategies
  • Start-to-finish treatment planning, including goal setting and collaborative care 
  • Trauma-informed treatment for neuro-minority stress
  • Powerful IFS therapy, CBT, DBT interventions tailored for autistic individuals
  • Techniques to nurture self-awareness, self-acceptance, emotion-regulation, and self-advocacy skills
  • Self-reflection exercises to identify and address your own neuro-normative biases as a therapist
  • And much more! 
 

You'll end this program with the skills, knowledge, and a complete treatment framework, so you can confidently work with this underserved client population ...

... plus, you'll be immediately eligible* to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)recognizing you as a skilled and competent clinician to provide neuro-affirming care.

*professional and clinical experience standards apply

Certified Autism Specialist

Beginner-to-Advanced Training on Neuro-Affirming Care

Valued at $1,619.86
Register Today for Just $299.99!
A Personal Invitation from Dr. Tasha Oswald
 

Several years ago, I began writing blogs for autistic adults in tandem with the launch of my autism specialty practice. Soon after, messages began to pour in from autistic individuals from across the US and worldwide, asking for my help.

I was moved by their stories about the profound lack of affirming autism services in their area. Ever since, it’s been my mission to help close the serious gap in mental health services for autistic adults by providing training on neuro-affirming practices.

I genuinely appreciate that you are here and share my mission of supporting and valuing our neurodivergent community.

That’s why I’m so excited to invite you for this training, which has something for every clinician…

… from therapists wanting foundational training to autism specialists wanting to stay up-to-date on research or deep dive into complex issues.

This exclusive program brings together everything I've learned in effective neuro-affirming care for autistic clients.

I'm so thrilled to have you join me and am deeply grateful for care providers like you who are willing to provide the safe, inclusive space that autistic clients need to truly thrive!

Warmly,
Tasha Oswald, PhD


See what your colleagues are saying about Dr. Tasha’s powerful trainings!

"The work Dr. Oswald is doing is much needed. Too many ASD clients are not treated appropriately due to uninformed clinicians."

"Great lecturer! Great presentation! Very useful information."

"Dr. Tasha presents a really modern understanding of autism but with a clear look at the research behind each area."

"Dr. Tasha modeled how to create an affirming space and helped build understanding of Neurodivergence and impairments."

"I appreciated the strong research basis for the presentation and the professionalism of the presenter, Dr. Oswald."

"I really enjoyed the presenter's expertise and passion for advocating for major changes in the treatment of trauma for neurodivergent people. It really helped me to see things in a different way."

 

"This was one of the best trainings I’ve attended in my 12 years in the field."

 

Certified Autism Specialist
Beginner-to-Advanced Training on Neuro-Affirming Care

Valued at $1,619.86
Register Today for Just $299.99!
Your roadmap to becoming a Certified Autism Specialist

This intensive program is divided into three parts: Foundations, Case Conceptualization, & Treatment Interventions


PART 1: Foundations of Autism


Module 1 – Models of Autism: Medical and Social Models

  • Self-Reflection Exercise to Explore Assumptions about Autism
  • Overview of Medical Model
  • Overview of Social Model
  • Neurodiversity Language Introduced


Module 2 – Autistic Traits: What All Therapists Need to Know

  • Autism as Defined by the Medical Model (DSM & ICD)
  • Autistic Experiences Not in the DSM
  • Explore Case Examples
  • Autism as Defined by the Autistic Community
  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Language Guide


Module 3 – Providing Culturally Competent and Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

  • History of the Neurodiversity Movement
  • Autistic Identity and Autistic Culture
  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach is Culturally Responsive
  • Evaluating and Addressing Your Own Ableist Biases
  • Alternatives to Ableist Language


Module 4 – Hot Topics in Autism

  • Interoception and Alexithymia
  • Autistic Burnout
  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
  • Intersectionality (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Autigender, Neuroqueer)
  • Autistic Masking and Camouflaging


Module 5 – Trauma and Autism

  • PTSD and Autism
  • Complex PTSD and Autism
  • Common Sources of Trauma for Autistic Individuals
  • Autism-Specific Risk Factors for Trauma
  • Differential Diagnosis of Autism and PTSD

PART 2: Case Conceptualization, Screening, and Assessment


Module 6 – Clinical Considerations for Special Populations

  • Late-Life Diagnosed Autistic Adults
  • Women and Autism
  • Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and Autism


Module 7 – Case Conceptualization: Unraveling the Complexity

  • Dispelling Misconceptions about Autism
  • Variations in Autism Presentation
  • Common Presenting Problems
  • Case Examples


Module 8 – Autism in Context: History, Causes and Neurodevelopment

  • History of Autism
  • Prevalence Rates and Trends Over Time
  • Genetics and Environmental Factors
  • Autism Theories, Double Empathy and Monotropism
  • Current Research, Risks, and Limitations


Module 9 – Autism Screening, Identification and Diagnosis: What all Therapists Need to Know

  • Is My Client Autistic? Signs Therapists May Notice
  • Adult Autism Screening Tools
  • Autism Assessment Process and Making a Referral
  • Common Co-Occurring Diagnoses and Differential Diagnosis
  • Why is Autism so Often Misdiagnosed or Undiagnosed


Module 10 – After the Autism Diagnosis: Now what?

  • Common Client Reactions to an Autism Diagnosis
  • Common Parent and Family Reactions to an Autism Diagnosis
  • Post-Assessment Support and Adjunctive Services
    • Family, Community and Educational Support
    • Executive Functioning Support
    • Employment and Housing Support
    • Sensory and Fine and Gross Motor Support
    • Psychiatric, Pharmacological, and Medical Support

PART 3: Mental Health Treatment and Autism


Module 11 – Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: Principles and Strategies

  • What Autistic Clients Need From a Therapist
  • COMPASS Mnemonic for Neuro-Affirming Therapy
  • Neuro-Affirming Principles and Strategies
  • Applying a Neuro-Affirming Approach to Case Examples
  • Overcoming Treatment Barriers


Module 12 – Treatment Planning

  • How to Set Neuro-Affirming Treatment Goals
  • Developing Goals for Common Presenting Problems
  • When to Treat, When to Refer and How to Get Consultation
  • How to Prioritize Treatment Goals
  • Coordinating Care with Other Professionals


Module 13 – Interventions to Support Autistic Clients

  • Neuro-Affirming Strategies for Intake and Initial Sessions with Client
  • Interventions to Support Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance
  • Interventions to Explore Sensory Systems, Sensory Diets and Self-Care
  • Interventions to Support Emotion Regulation and Reduce Overwhelm
  • Interventions to Support Relationships and Socio-Emotional Communication
  • Tips and Clinical Insights


Module 14 – Evidence-Based Approaches for Co-Occurring Mental Health Concerns

  • Research on Anxiety and Depression in Autism
  • Research Risks and Limitations
  • Modifying CBT Protocols to Treat Anxiety and Depression in Autistic Clients
  • CBT-Based Case Examples
  • Emerging and Promising Treatment Approaches: IFS and DBT
Certified Autism Specialist
Beginner-to-Advanced Training on Neuro-Affirming Care

Valued at $1,619.86
Register Today for Just $299.99!
FREE BONUS!
Tuition includes your ASDCS Certification fee — a $249.99 value!
Evergreen Certifications ASDCS Badge
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 CE test(s) and instantly print your certificate(s) 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 and clinical experience standards apply. Learn more at www.evergreencertifications.com/asdcs.
MEET YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Tasha Oswald

Tasha Oswald, PhD (she/her), is a neurodiversity-affirming licensed psychologist and clinical consultant, IFS Level 3 trained and polyvagal-informed. Previously with the University of California, Davis’s MIND Institute, she’s currently the founder and director of Neurodiversity Wellness Center, a private practice specializing in mental health services for neurodivergent adults, teens, and their families, and Neurodiversity Training Center, providing consultation and training to providers on neuro-affirming care.

Identifying as neurospicy and receiving a later life diagnosis of ADHD, Dr. Oswald believes that no single neurotype or diagnostic label fully defines her. She is a proud member of a beautifully neurodiverse, multicultural family. She is passionate about supporting therapists in exploring their own neurotypes and intersecting identities.

She specializes in working with autistic and ADHD women, neurodivergent working professionals and emerging adults, neurospicy individuals who do not meet DSM criteria, and self-identified or late-life diagnosed autistic or ADHD adults. Seeing the transformative power of group therapy for autistic adults, group work is a cornerstone of her practice.

Being in the field for 20 years, Dr. Oswald has received extensive training in autism. After completing her PhD in psychology with an autism emphasis, she was awarded an NIH-Funded Autism Research Training Program (ARTP) post-doctoral fellowship. Through this fellowship program, she engaged in interdisciplinary training and research at the world-renowned UC Davis MIND Institute. There she developed and established a therapy group program for autistic young adults called the ACCESS Program.

She has published autism research in preeminent research journals. Today, Dr. Oswald is an active blogger on neurodiversity and as an autism expert contributes to global media outlets including Reader’s Digest and PscyhCentral. As a speaker and advocate, she has presented at numerous conferences, universities, community groups, and companies to raise awareness of mental health topics related to autism in adulthood.


Click here for information about Tasha Oswald
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Whether you’re looking for foundational clinical training on autism, already have a strong understanding of autism and want to further deepen your practice, or are working to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), this training is for you.

To effectively work with autistic and neurodivergent clients, you need to have the right skills and understanding, or you can end up traumatizing your clients. All clinicians work with autistic clients, but because many clients have learned to mask their autism as a survival strategy, their traits can be overlooked. So, it takes skill and training to be able to identify these clients and provide the care they need and deserve.

This is your opportunity to sit alongside a true expert on this topic and learn exactly what to do and say in every step of the therapy process. 

You’ll get access to comprehensive training and walk away with a complete framework for you to use right away with your cases.

Plus, this program includes real-world case scenarios, so you’re prepared for the nuances and complexity of these challenging cases.

If you're ready to become a recognized expert in working with autistic clients, this course is for you!


Your access to this course is unlimited for as long as you have your account.

Your access to this course is unlimited for as long as you have your account.
The Next Steps in Advancing Your Practice
 
Watch your email for your order confirmation, and get instant access to get started on this course, including access to the bonus material. Click here for course objectives and outline.
 
Review the course materials at your own pace and at your convenience! You'll have unlimited access to all course videos and materials online forever. Plus, use the PESI Mobile app to access the course content on your phone or tablet. Choose video or audio-only versions of online courses from the world’s best instructors, and complete your CE requirements anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
 

Instantly collaborate with other professionals on the course materials through interactive message boards. You'll be part of a community of hundreds of practitioners all focused on providing neuro-affirming care.

 
Complete your online CE tests and earn CE hours, coming soon.
 
Complete the certification application — at no additional cost — to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) through Evergreen Certifications. Learn more at www.evergreencertifications.com/asdcs.
Certified Autism Specialist
Beginner-to-Advanced Training on Neuro-Affirming Care

Valued at $1,619.86
Register Today for Just $299.99!
 
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