Parent Training

Commonwealth Autism Services provides a wide range of parent trainings to give families the tools, tips, and tricks to support their loved ones with autism. These trainings including everything from home safety to accessing state services. Schedule a training for your local parent group. Online trainings are also provided throughout the year.  

Training Topics

  • How to work with in-home providers 

  • Center-based vs. In-home ABA services 

  • How to advocate for your child’s needs 

  • Continuum of services across the lifespan 

  • IEP 101 

  • What’s the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan? 

  • How to access supports and services 

  • How to ensure consistency across providers (i.e., in-home, school, SLPT, PT, etc.) 

  • Following a behavior plan when the staff aren’t there 

  • Ensuring generalization of skills 

  • “I’m afraid to take my child into the community” 

  • My spouse and I don’t agree on how to deal with our child’s needs 

  • Getting buy-in from the extended family  

  • Planning for the future 

  • “I’m nervous about putting my child on medications” 

  • Addition topics available by request

Contact Us

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