Training

AARC Resource Specialists offer specialized autism training to individuals, groups, and businesses working in a variety of settings. Through our training courses, participants will learn more about autism and how to best support the unique needs of each autistic individual. Participants of each training can expect to: Gain an understanding of autism and the diagnostic criteria. Receive empowering strategies for working with autistic children, teens, or adults in the home, school, or community setting. Improve understanding of sensory needs and acquire strategies for creating supportive learning or community spaces. Enhance perception of how an autistic individual may experience a crisis situation or medical emergency. Review and reshape communication and/or de-escalation responses as needed. Leave with resources for themselves, as well as information to share with their family, peers, colleagues, community, and/or clients.

Training sessions and workshops can be provided on-site or via Zoom. Onsite training that requires air travel must have a group of a minimum of 25 participants. Training sessions or workshops via Zoom do not have a minimum participant requirement. No matter who you are or where you live in the state, we want to help you learn more about autism!

All AARC training sessions and workshops are free.

Anyone seeking evidence-based practices for supporting autistic individuals can request autism training from the AARC. Autism education and professional development is provided to: Parents Educators Service providers First responders Medical personnel Community Agencies Caregiver and Support Groups Employers Schools Daycares & Care Professionals Foster Agencies Churches Recreations Centers Residential Providers Educational Institutions

Training length and training topics are customized to best meet your needs.