This is an intensive training that focuses on teaching the AutPlay Therapy framework – a diversity understanding for implementing play therapy with neurodivergent children (autistic, ADHD, sensory differences, learning differences, developmental disabilities, etc.) and their families. The AutPlay Therapy framework highlights neurodiversity affirming and informed constructs within the therapeutic powers of play and child and play therapy theories and approaches. Emphasis is placed on understanding and addressing mental health needs for neurodivergent children and adolescents. This training provides awareness for child and play therapists in working with neurodivergent children and adolescents and how to be in healthy, safe, and affirming therapeutic relationship. Participants learn how to conceptualize the neurodivergent child’s spectrum of presentation and how to assess for needs (therapy goals). AutPlay inventories and worksheets will be highlighted along with how to affirmingly include parents and children as partners in the child and play therapy process.
Explain neurodiversity and implementing a neurodiversity affirming approach.
Describe the components of AutPlay Therapy including conducting an AutPlay Therapy session, theoretical underpinnings, phases of therapy, assessment and screening instruments, and goal planning.
Discuss how to involve parents and other family members as partners in the therapy process.
Describe the AutPlay model of dysregulation and Identify play therapy interventions to address dysregulation needs.
Outline the theoretical underpinnings of AutPlay, including prescriptive and integrative play therapy theory and methods.
Explain research and evidence-based practices related to the AutPlay Therapy framework and neurodiversity affirming care.
This training is approved for 26 CE Hrs
AutPlay Therapy PDF Training Guide
How it all Began: Me Neurodiversity, and AutPlay
Intro to AutPlay Therapy Training
Neurodivergent Spectrum of Presentation Wheel
Neurodivergent Spectrum of Presentation Wheel Instructions
AutPlay Therapy Neurodiversity Affirming Constructs
AutPlay Therapy Neurodiversity Affirming Practitioner Self-Assessment
Play and the Neurodivergent Child Video
AutPlay Overview Video
Thoughts About Behavior
Working with Caregivers in the AutPlay Framework
Intake and Assessment Phase Summary Worksheet
Theory Implementation Phase Questions to Ask
Completing the AutPlay Therapy Certification
References
Course Evaluation
www.autplaytherapy.com