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Autism Never Affects Just One Person.
It reshapes entire families — daily routines, nervous systems, relationships, and futures.
Support for autistic families often fades the moment autism becomes visible — when a child melts down, shuts down, can't comply, or bolts in fear or overwhelm. That's when judgement often replaces understanding.
Families living this reality every day don't need side-eyes — they need skilled professionals who know what's underneath the behavior.
There are few voices in the autism community as direct, as lived, or as quietly transformative as Temple Grandin's. In this pre-recorded fireside chat, she sits down with Varleisha Lyons, OTD, for a candid conversation that doesn't shy away from the full arc of life — from early childhood to adulthood and everything in between.
No panels. No podiums. Just two people talking honestly about what it means to understand, support, and advocate for autistic individuals at every stage of life.
Temple Grandin, PhD
Author, professor & one of the most recognized autistic voices in the world
Varleisha Lyons, OTD
Occupational therapist & neurodevelopmental advocate
Many established tools no longer match the complexity you're seeing. School transitions are faster and less scaffolded. Social pressure now follows clients into constant digital spaces. Anxiety presents as more chronic and pervasive. And expectations for independence often outpace developmental readiness.
This is where the clinical work gets harder — and where this symposium begins.
We've assembled 14 of the most respected voices in neurodiversity-affirming practice for an exclusive live online event — built to strengthen clinical decision-making and deepen your impact with autistic individuals and the families you serve.
This symposium provides access to the most advanced, evidence aligned, neurodiversity-affirming approaches available today, including:
It's a lifeline for families searching for professionals who truly understand — not just their child but their entire family system
In just a few simple steps, you can become an Certified Autism Clinical Specialist (ASDCS):Step 1: Complete this live interactive training and the additional self-study modules.
Step 2: Complete the quizzes and evaluations and instantly print your CPD certificates.
Step 3: Submit your CPD certificates, application form, and professional license/registration to Evergreen Certifications and we'll cover the cost of your certification for 2 years (a $227.26 value!) (GST Inclusive)*
That's it! No hidden fees. No catch. Just certification made EASY.
*Professional standards apply. Learn more at ASDCS - Certified Autism Clinical Specialist (AU)
For the child, teen, or young adult who has gone misunderstood for too long—finally recognize the subtle, quiet, and highly masked autistic presentations families are desperate for clinicians to see.
When sensory, motor, and interoceptive systems are viewed through a neurodevelopmental lens, emotional and behavioral responses in autism become meaningful indicators of brain development, cognition, and self‑regulation. This session connects sensory processing, motor skill development, interoception, and nervous system development across childhood to reveal how regulation challenges emerge — and how targeted supports can promote adaptive participation across home, school, and community contexts.
For families—and the clinicians who support them—autism with higher support needs can feel overwhelming, isolating, and urgent.
This session offers practical, nervous‑system‑informed strategies for supporting children, teens, and young adults with autism levels 2 and 3 with a focus on safety, connection, and meaningful daily participation.
Families often feel isolated, exhausted, and misunderstood as they navigate the autistic family journey—one that can include stigma, pride, confusion, and deep connection. Join us as we share a practical, compassionate framework that brings relief across childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood while supporting healthy identity and well‑being for siblings and parents alike.
Families fear for their child or teen’s safety. Gain tools to support identity, belonging, and protection in real‑world settings.
Finally understand the child, teen, or young adult who appears to “refuse everything”— creating a powerful shift for families who feel stuck & helpless.
This session reframes demand avoidance as a nervous-system-driven response rooted in anxiety, sensory overload, and self-regulation challenges, offering families and clinicians a respectful, effective path forward.
When words aren't accessible and emotions overwhelm, relational experiences become the pathway forward.
For individuals who cannot express what hurts, offer families the breakthroughs they've been longing for.
Joint engagement fuels communication, learning, and connection, yet it's often misunderstood through a compliance-based lens. This practical session reframes what engagement truly looks like for autistic children and offers regulation-based strategies that support authentic participation rather than performance.
Effective accommodations work best when everyone families, educators, and clinicians collaborate across environments to support regulation, participation, and independence. This session emphasizes shared problem‑solving and aligned strategies, so supports are functional, flexible, and meaningful throughout daily life.
Autism emerges within a complex neurodevelopmental context that often includes medical, cognitive, emotional, and physiological differences. This session offers a concise framework for understanding brain development in autism, common co‑occurring conditions, and the appropriate role of pharmacological and nutritional supports within comprehensive, practical, neurodiversity affirming care.
Yes! All participants will be given unlimited access to the recordings following the live event.
This conference was designed for counsellors, social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, and other professionals who work with autistic clients as well as those who are just starting out.
Yes! All participants will be given unlimited access to the recordings following the live event.
Yes, includes up to 18 CPD hours at the very low price of $299.99 (GST Inclusive)!
Yes! You get unlimited replay access after the training. Replays will be available within the week after the training ends and will be in the same place where the live sessions took place in your account portal.
YES! You'll be able to engage with the presenters and chat with colleagues throughout each presentation.
Becoming a Certified Autism Clinical Specialist enhances your career by aligning you with the growing demand for specialized training. As autism treatment has evolved from behavior-based interventions to acceptance and personalized support, this certification equips you with the latest modalities to tailor your sessions to each client’s unique needs, making you more valuable to both clients and employers seeking expertise in this rapidly changing field.
Take the next step toward offering your clients the highest level of care – Become Certified Autism Clinical Specialist now!
