Certificate Program in Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Across the Lifespan

Autism is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions clinicians encounter—yet it is also one of the most complex. This five-course certificate program gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to better serve autistic clients in your practice

Program Highlights:

• Master the essentials – Learn the seven diagnostic criteria in depth and see how they come to life in real cases.
• Build a strong foundation by reviewing the core features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and what mental health professional needs to know to work effectively with autistic clients.
• Recognize the overlooked – Explore how autism presents differently in females and why these cases are often underserved.
• Improve clinical accuracy by learning to distinguish autism from related or overlapping conditions through a focused study on differential diagnoses
• Strengthen therapeutic impact with interventions designed to help autistic clients stay grounded, connect with others, and engage more fully in daily life.

Developed by Dr. Theresa Regan, a leading expert in autism, this program gives psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses, and other mental health professionals practical tools to better identify, understand, and support autistic individuals—helping improve care and outcomes for an often-underserved and misdiagnosed population.