Community Autism Education

Therapy room at Lighthouse Autism Center with toys on a table with blue chairs and book shelves above

Lighthouse Autism Center is passionate about educating the local community about autism. Take a look at the free training that we offer local community organizations and healthcare professionals.

Autism 101 Training

At Lighthouse Autism Center, we are passionate about providing resources and training to expand the caring and compassionate autism community network. We offer free training and community autism resources to any local community organization or healthcare provider looking to better understand how to support and advocate for those with autism. Sessions are led by our highly trained and experienced team of BCBAs and involve information on the signs and characteristics of autism, appropriate interactions, and de-escalation techniques.

These sessions are tailored to specific organizations, such as first responders, police departments, medical facilities, libraries, and more. Participants are invited to ask our clinical team about specific situations or questions and we offer a free autism resource kit with each presentation. This kit includes materials that may allow individuals on the spectrum to meet their sensory needs and aid in simple communication.

Our autism community trainings and resources go a long way in decreasing the isolation among young people on the spectrum. Increased community resources for autism awareness lead to a larger community autism network base with a deeper understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Autism Friendly Certification

Free online annual certification program through Lighthouse Autism Center

  • A link will be provided with an expiration date.
  • Window decal certification  will be provided upon completion of 75% of staff.
  • Q&A Follow-up session with LAC clinician is required after completion of training.
  • More detailed/in-person training is available.
  • The responsibility of annual renewal is on the receiving party.

What is covered

  • High level overview of autism, signs of autism, and how to recognize those signs in individuals in the community.
  • Online training is provided by a Master Level, Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
  • Advice for appropriate interactions and de-escalation techniques.
  • Advice and suggestions for providing a more inclusive environment.
  • Real-life examples
  • Question and answer portion where participants are invited to ask our clinical team about specific situations.

Who should attend

  • Anyone in the community who would benefit from a high-level overview of ASD.
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  • Police officers sat at brown desks under bright lights facing a screen displaying a presentation for autism training
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  • A screen hanging from the ceiling showing a powerpoint slide with text about behavior analysts and what to keep in mind
  • A woman with red hair giving a presentation in a lecture room about common law enforcement and autism
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  • A cut off training slide in blue font for problematic & non-problematic enforcement
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