CARD Albany offers self-study opportunities for professionals and parents on topics related to autism at no cost.
Sessions are offered at no cost and each lasts about 60-120 minutes. Each session includes lectures, multimedia examples, case studies and/or research studies. Sessions have been archived and can be viewed at any time following registration.
Each participant must individually register for the training. Please do not share the link with other individuals.
To register, please click the registration link under the title of the session you would like to view. After you complete and submit your registration, you will receive an email with the video link. When you finish watching the session, please click the blue button under the video to receive your evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, you will receive an email with your certificate of attendance.
Continuing education credits are available for a fee.
CTLE, NASP, LMHC, Psychologist, and Social Work credits (optional and for select sessions) can be purchased as part of the registration process using a credit card or PayPal account. After you have viewed the entire session and completed the quiz and evaluation, please email [email protected] to request your CEU certificate.
Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. The attendee should verify the CEU requirements of their professional organization and/or state licensure board.
Individuals who choose to earn CTLE credits are responsible for submitting their CTLE record to the NYSED TEACH system.
Available Self-Study Sessions:
A Training for Mental Health Professionals: An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Co-existing Anxiety
Register - 2.0 LMHC, NASP and Psychologist, and SW Contact Hours Available* ($10 fee for 2 contact hours)
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the common characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the spectrum
- Identify associated features and common co-occurring conditions associated with ASD
- Recognize how anxiety can manifest in individuals with ASD
- Recognize how to treat symptoms of anxiety through a cognitive-behavioral approach
Addressing the Core Deficits of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Classroom: Supporting the Understanding and Development of Peer Relationships
Register- 1.25 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the core characteristics of ASD effect the development of peer relationships
- Identify 3 research-based interventions for developing, maintaining and understanding relationships
- Become familiar with steps to implement 3 research-based interventions
Autism Awareness for School Transportation Personnel
Register - No CEUs are offered for this session
Learning Objectives:
- Increase knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, including core and related characteristics
- Recognize common behaviors seen in students with autism
- Learn prevention strategies to minimize unsafe or inappropriate bus behavior
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Grief and Loss
Register - 1 NASP, LMHC, Psychologist and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core and associated characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and how they may impact grief
- Recognize common behaviors seen in individuals with autism and how they may present with grief
- Identify at least one effective strategy to use with individuals with ASDs experiencing a loss or grief
Behavior Contracts: A Powerful Tool to Assist Students with ASD in Reaching Their Goals
Register - 1 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, LMHC, CTLE, NYS Psychologists and BCBA
Learning Objectives:
- Describe what a behavior contract is and the steps to successfully implement the tool
- Identify appropriate goals and motivators to select for their student’s behavior contract
- Identify common errors made when implementing behavior contracts and recognize ways to troubleshoot problems that may arise
Bullying and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Register - 1 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, Psychologist and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Define the term bullying and identify forms of bullying behavior
- Identify factors that influence vulnerability to bullying in students with ASD
- Identify strategies they can use or teach others to use when faced with bullying
Encouraging and Shaping Desired Pro-social Behavior in Students with ASD
Register - 1.25 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
1.0 Contact Hour for NYS Psychologists
Learning Objectives:
- Identify desired behaviors that will impact quality of life at home, school, and/or community
- Develop strategies to ensure success through environmental modifications and/or peer support
- Describe ways to motivate students to perform desired behaviors and build on learned skills
Executive Functioning Strategies to Keep Individuals with ASD Organized and On-Target
Register - 1 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, Psychologist and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how executive functions impact individuals with an autism spectrum disorder
- Become familiar with interventions that support executive functioning difficulties
- Choose 2-3 supports to create and use at home, in school, or in the community
Learning Better Ways to Cope: Teaching Individuals with ASD Skills to Replace Challenging Behaviors
Register - 1 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, Psychologist and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Identify reasons why it is necessary to teach coping skills to individuals with ASD
- Describe different techniques to assist individuals on the spectrum with anxiety and problem-solving difficulties
- Identify at least one strategy that could be taught to your child and used in a home and school environment
Promoting Cognitive Flexibility in Students with Autism
Register -
1.25 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, LMHC and CTLE
1 contact hour for NYS Psychologists
- Participants will better understand cognitive flexibility and its impact on everyday tasks
- Participants will be able to recognize how cognitive inflexibility can affect students' success
- Participants will learn strategies to teach flexibility to students with autism
Promoting Success and Independence in Individuals with Mild to Moderate ASD: The Role of Adaptive Skills and How to Address them in your Daily Practice
Register - 1.5 CTLE, LMHC, NASP and SW Contact Hours Available/1 NYS Psychologist Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Identify strategies for teaching adaptive skills and supports in every day curriculum
- Identify how social-emotional skills and mental health relate to the acquisition of adaptive skills
- Recognize the importance of a home-school-community agency collaboration and strategies to use
Promoting Successful Transitions from Secondary School to Post-Secondary School or Employment for Individuals with ASD
Register - 1 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss differences in regulations/practices governing the transition from secondary to post-secondary education and employment
- Learn how core deficits and related characteristics of ASD impact the successful transition to adulthood
- Recognize practices that promote independence and success for transitioning students with ASD
Replacing Challenging Behaviors and Improving Quality of Life With Functional Communication Training
Register- 1 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, Psychologist and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Define functional communication, challenging behavior, and functionally equivalent alternative behavior
- Describe the process of identifying the function of a behavior
- Identify the steps to teach communication skills through Functional Communication Training
Self-Care for the Caregiver of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Register - 1 NASP, LMHC, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Download Handouts - Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common terms related to stress and how parenting/caregiving for an individual with autism may impact stress levels and functioning
- Recognize the importance of self-care as a parent/caregiver for an individual with ASD
- Describe self-care plans, strategies for self-care, and how to use those in daily life
Strategies to Motivate Individuals with ASD in the Classroom and at Home
Register- 1 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, Psychologist and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a better understanding of the theories of motivation in individuals with ASD
- Understand reinforcement principles and how the principles are applied for use in motivating individuals with ASD
- Recognize evidence-based practice tools for increasing motivation in students with ASD in multiple settings
Supporting Students with ASD: Mindfulness in the Classroom
Register - 1 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, LMHC, CTLE, and NYS Psychologists
Learning Objectives:
- State at least two reasons why students with ASD might benefit from mindfulness training
- Describe the key elements of a successful mindfulness training program for the school environment
- Have the information to use a mindfulness program themselves and with their students with ASD
Thinking Differently: Social Cognition and Social Motivation of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Register - 1.5 CTLE, LMHC, NASP and SW Contact Hours Available/1 NYS Psychologist Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives:
- Describe latest research relevant to the way individuals with ASD process social information and engage socially
- Identify challenging behaviors that students may display related to how they process information
- Identify strategies that can be used to teach adaptive skills to replace the challenging behaviors
Using Power Cards and Social Behavior Mapping to Support Pro-Social Behavior
Register- 1 CTLE, LMHC, NASP, Psychologist, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Download Handouts - Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3, Handout 4, Handout 5, Handout 6
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will understand how the core and related characteristics of ASD relate to the need for visual supports and explicit instruction around behavior and social skills.
- Participants will become familiar with the purpose and use of Power Card and Social Behavior Mapping supports.
- Participants will be able to create either a Power Card or Social Behavior Map for their student(s) or child(ren).
Paraprofessional Five Part Series:
You can register for each session individually and take as many sessions in the series that you are interested in.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Brief Overview - Paraprofessional Series Session 1
Register - 1 CTLE, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives
- Understand the core and associated characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
- Recognize common behaviors seen in students with autism
- Introduction to effective strategies to use with individuals with ASD
Thinking Differently: Keys to Understanding Students with ASD - Paraprofessional Series Session 2
Register - 1.5 CTLE, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives
- Describe the latest research relevant to the way individuals with ASD process social information and engage socially
- Identify challenging behaviors that students may display related to how they process information
- Identify strategies that can be used to teach adaptive skills to replace the challenging behaviors
Helping Students with ASD Overcome Challenging Behavior - Paraprofessional Series Session 3
Register - 1 CTLE, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives
- Define the new DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Establish meaningful goals based on areas of need and challenging behaviors
- Identify the steps to teach practical skills to replace challenging behavior
Creating Visual and Environmental Classroom Supports for Students with ASD - Paraprofessional Series Session 4
Register - 1 CTLE, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives
- Develop a basic understanding of why students with ASD benefit from the use of visual supports
- Understand that visual supports can and should be individualized to students' needs
- Identify steps for creating effective visual supports
Role of the Paraprofessional - Paraprofessional Series Session 5
Register - 1 CTLE, NASP, and SW Contact Hour Available*
Learning Objectives
- Understand the unique needs for support in the educational environments of students with ASD
- Increase awareness of the general activities as outlined by NYS Education Department regulations for teaching assistants and teacher aides
- Increase understanding of evidence-based strategies for supporting students with ASD in educational environments
- Recognize the importance of increasing independence and self-advocacy skills in students with ASD
View our Distance Education Flyer!
If you have any questions, please contact Jane Ann Worlock at:
[email protected] or (518) 442-4822