Courses
Commonwealth Autism Services offers a variety of online courses for parents and professionals. For group enrollments or to schedule a live training, email CAS for group rates.
Course Options
Autism Home Safety Resource Specialist Certification
Become an Autism Home Safety Resource Specialist and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with autism.
The Autism Home Safety Certification Course dives deep into the knowledge you need to enhance home and community safety.
There is no simple solution to safety concerns for individuals with autism. To make a permanent impact, home safety needs to be addressed through a comprehensive plan. Our Certification course provides an in-depth look at a process tailored to the unique safety needs and challenges of individuals with autism using our Fusion Formula.
Commonwealth Autism Services’ Fusion Formula is the only method that looks at safety from a global perspective. Our system uses the individual’s needs, short- and long-term interventions, and collaboration to develop a comprehensive plan. In this course, you will learn the importance and impact of each part as we dive into each component. Then, you will learn how to fuse them together into an individualized solution.
As an Autism Home Safety Resource Specialist, you will learn how to facilitate the Fusion Formula to develop comprehensive autism home safety plan. This certification will provide you with the expertise to lead a support team in the development of a comprehensive plan that makes a lasting and positive impact.
What you’ll learn:
How to facilitate the Fusion Formula to lead a team in developing a autism home safety plan
What are safety hazards and the impact of autism on them
Where to look for safety hazards in your area
What are long-term and short-term solutions
How to identify effective safety modifications
Ideas for expanding support teams
Where to find community resources
Course includes:
On-demand videos, including a scenario walk-through
Step by step resource guide and workbook
Comprehensive implementation guide
Private Facebook group to connect with instructors and other students
Certification as an Autism Home Safety Resource Specialist
A Family’s Guide to Autism Home Safety
The Family’s Guide to Autism Home Safety helps families understand the key steps to keep children with autism safe at home and in the community. This course provides practical guidance and strategies designed for the unique safety challenges children with autism may face, using the Fusion Formula process.
Commonwealth Autism Services’ Fusion Formula takes a full-picture approach to safety. By combining the child’s individual needs, short- and long-term interventions, and collaboration among caregivers, this course helps families create a coordinated and comprehensive safety plan. You’ll learn how each part of the formula works together to protect your child while supporting their independence.
What you’ll learn:
How to develop a safety plan for your family
What safety hazards are and how autism can affect them
How to identify hazards in your home and community
Strategies for long-term solutions
How to use safety modifications effectively
Where to find helpful community resources
Course includes:
On-demand video lessons
Step-by-step workbook
Wandering and Elopement Log
Worksheet to help implement a comprehensive safety plan
Autism Home Safety Starter Kit
The Autism Home Safety Starter Kit equips families and providers with the basic knowledge and tools needed to enhance home and community safety for children with autism. It provides a process tailored to the unique safety needs and challenges of children with autism we call the Fusion Formula.
Commonwealth Autism Services’ Fusion Formula is the only program that looks at safety from a global perspective. Our system uses the individual’s needs, short- and long-term interventions, and collaboration to develop a comprehensive plan. In this course, you will learn the importance and impact of each part to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with autism.
What you’ll learn:
What are safety hazards and how does autism affect them
Where to look for safety hazards in your area
What are long-term solutions
What are safety modifications
Where to find community resources
Course includes:
On-demand video
Step-by-step workbook
Emergency contact template
Worksheet to implement a comprehensive plan
Autism Home Safety: Emergency Binder
Even with the best efforts, emergencies can happen. When disaster strikes, an emergency binder is an essential tool every household needs. This binder is a collection of important information, planning tools and documents readily available in case of an emergency.
For families with children with autism, additional planning is essential. Would the child respond to first responders if they call their name? Does the child try to leave the home alone? The emergency binder should take these situations into consideration. Preparedness is key.
This course is designed to teach families and professionals how to compile crucial documents for quick and accessible resource.
Training topics include:
An understanding of autism-specific safety concerns
Elements of an emergency binder
Autism-specific considerations and resources
Course includes:
On-demand video
Emergency binder template