Trainings

Fostering Awareness, Inclusion, and Understanding

Overview:

Join us for an engaging, community-focused training aimed at building awareness, empathy, and practical understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Cognitive Impairments (CI). This session will empower participants with the knowledge to better recognize the diverse ways these conditions present, explore effective communication strategies, and understand the unique challenges individuals may face.

Learn how to support inclusion, identify safety considerations in everyday settings, and connect with valuable local resources that make a difference. Whether you’re a community member, first responder, medical personal or professional within the community, this training offers practical tools to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.

 

Training Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a foundational understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Cognitive Impairments (CI)

  • Identify effective communication strategies for interacting with individuals with ASD and CI

  • Recognize the unique challenges individuals with ASD and CI may experience in daily life

  • Access and share basic tools and community-based resources to support individuals and families

  • Increase awareness of potential safety risks in various environments and understand mandatory reporting requirements under Michigan law

Functional Behavior Services educator training flyer featuring staff well-being and behavior support topics for preschool and school-age educators.

“My daughter was afraid of anything new. Starting school induced panic attacks and constant worry. She wouldn’t talk to people and rarely smiled in public. 15 months later she is thriving. She didn’t want school to end, she talks and waves to friendly people in the store, and she is constantly smiling. Miss Amy changed our lives forever!”

Classroom or activity room with tables and chairs, colorful hanging paper lanterns, storage cabinets, educational posters, and craft supplies.
Foosball table in front of an air hockey table in a rec room
Open wooden cabinets packed with assorted board games, puzzles, card games, and game accessories.
Children’s playroom with toy shelves, colorful activity mat, large panda plush, child-sized chair, and wall mural reading “The Future of the World is in This Room.”
Colorful paper lanterns hang above tables and chairs in a decorated classroom with educational posters, plants, and storage cabinets.