Autism-Informed Care Training Series
Training Series Overview
The Autism-Informed Care Training Series equips helping professionals with a developmentally grounded, neuro-affirming framework for understanding Autism and effectively responding to the needs of children and families with clarity and compassion. All training is delivered through an Autism-informed lens—one that honors neurodiversity, prioritizes safety and autonomy, and interprets behavior not as isolated symptom, but as meaningful adaptation linked to underlying developmental, sensory, cognitive, and relational needs.
This comprehensive six-part series integrates conceptual foundations, co-occurring complexity, relational engagement, needs assessment tools, safety planning, and systems-level advocacy. Participants leave with practical frameworks, usable tools, and evidence-informed strategies that support meaningful skill development while honoring each child’s dignity and developmental needs. The series also examines historical and contemporary models that shape Autism care, equipping professionals to thoughtfully navigate and advocate within systems where outdated or misaligned practices continue to influence support. The result is care that moves beyond surface-level behavior management toward deeper understanding and meaningful connection.
Deliverables
7.5 hours of specialized Autism-Informed Care training
Delivered in six 75-minute training sessions, this series equips helping professionals to apply Autism-informed principles and approaches in real-world professional practice, integrating:
Foundations of Autism-informed care and neurodevelopmental differences
Interpreting behavior to understand sensory, developmental, and relational needs
Service adaptations and engagement strategies tailored to children and families
Gaining clarity in complex cases involving Autism, trauma, and co-occurrances
Safety planning, risk assessment, and support strategies
Systems-level awareness, advocacy, and practical tools for case application
Participants leave with practical frameworks and usable tools that support thoughtful, effective work with children and families.
Certificate of Completion with 7.5 hours CE credit
Individual Practitioner License and access to Toolkit Resources to aid in the implementation of Autism-Informed Care in professional practice with youth and families, including a Comprehensive ASD Intake Questionaire to guide tailored care and a curated list of local resources.
Training Agreement
Review the following training agreement prior to completing registration: Training Service Agreement
Training Details
Upcoming training series dates and times are listed on the registration form. Training sessions are cumulative in nature, so be sure to select a training option that aligns with your availability for all six training sessions. Training is held in a professional office in mid-town Fort Collins, Colorado near College Ave and Swallow unless otherwise specified. Address and directions will be provided following registration.
Contact
All questions and inquiries should be directed to eric@tenderrootstraining.com
About the Trainer:
Eric Wilson, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Eric is a licensed mental health professional and clinical supervisor specializing in supporting youth with Autism and complex needs in Northern Colorado. Eric has devoted more than a decade to helping youth with Autism and high-acuity behavioral health needs build safety, stability, and support in their homes and communities. Rooted in human development and family systems, his work integrates strengths-based, neuro-affirming care with creative, relationally driven interventions. As a practicing therapist and clinical supervisor, Eric helps professionals move beyond surface-level interpretation of behavior, supporting deeper understanding of children’s needs and experiences so they can respond with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion in their work with families.
About Tender Roots Training Co.
Tender Roots Training Co. provides specialized Autism-informed clinical education for helping professionals who want to strengthen how they understand and support children and youth with Autism. Our work is grounded in compassionate, development-informed, neuro-affirming care. We prioritize safety and autonomy, and we approach behavior not as something to manage, but as meaningful communication shaped by underlying sensory, cognitive, emotional, and relational experiences.
Through structured training series, practical tools, and ongoing professional development, we help clinicians deepen insight, translate knowledge into practice, and develop a strengths-based, relationally attuned approach in their work with children and families. Our goal is not simply to offer information, but to support lasting shifts in how professionals think, engage, and care for children with Autism.
Care that goes deeper — strengthening how professionals understand, connect with, and support children with Autism and their families.
Training Series Overview
The Autism-Informed Care Training Series equips helping professionals with a developmentally grounded, neuro-affirming framework for understanding Autism and effectively responding to the needs of children and families with clarity and compassion. All training is delivered through an Autism-informed lens—one that honors neurodiversity, prioritizes safety and autonomy, and interprets behavior not as isolated symptom, but as meaningful adaptation linked to underlying developmental, sensory, cognitive, and relational needs.
This comprehensive six-part series integrates conceptual foundations, co-occurring complexity, relational engagement, needs assessment tools, safety planning, and systems-level advocacy. Participants leave with practical frameworks, usable tools, and evidence-informed strategies that support meaningful skill development while honoring each child’s dignity and developmental needs. The series also examines historical and contemporary models that shape Autism care, equipping professionals to thoughtfully navigate and advocate within systems where outdated or misaligned practices continue to influence support. The result is care that moves beyond surface-level behavior management toward deeper understanding and meaningful connection.
Deliverables
7.5 hours of specialized Autism-Informed Care training
Delivered in six 75-minute training sessions, this series equips helping professionals to apply Autism-informed principles and approaches in real-world professional practice, integrating:
Foundations of Autism-informed care and neurodevelopmental differences
Interpreting behavior to understand sensory, developmental, and relational needs
Service adaptations and engagement strategies tailored to children and families
Gaining clarity in complex cases involving Autism, trauma, and co-occurrances
Safety planning, risk assessment, and support strategies
Systems-level awareness, advocacy, and practical tools for case application
Participants leave with practical frameworks and usable tools that support thoughtful, effective work with children and families.
Certificate of Completion with 7.5 hours CE credit
Individual Practitioner License and access to Toolkit Resources to aid in the implementation of Autism-Informed Care in professional practice with youth and families, including a Comprehensive ASD Intake Questionaire to guide tailored care and a curated list of local resources.
Training Agreement
Review the following training agreement prior to completing registration: Training Service Agreement
Training Details
Upcoming training series dates and times are listed on the registration form. Training sessions are cumulative in nature, so be sure to select a training option that aligns with your availability for all six training sessions. Training is held in a professional office in mid-town Fort Collins, Colorado near College Ave and Swallow unless otherwise specified. Address and directions will be provided following registration.
Contact
All questions and inquiries should be directed to eric@tenderrootstraining.com
About the Trainer:
Eric Wilson, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Eric is a licensed mental health professional and clinical supervisor specializing in supporting youth with Autism and complex needs in Northern Colorado. Eric has devoted more than a decade to helping youth with Autism and high-acuity behavioral health needs build safety, stability, and support in their homes and communities. Rooted in human development and family systems, his work integrates strengths-based, neuro-affirming care with creative, relationally driven interventions. As a practicing therapist and clinical supervisor, Eric helps professionals move beyond surface-level interpretation of behavior, supporting deeper understanding of children’s needs and experiences so they can respond with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion in their work with families.
About Tender Roots Training Co.
Tender Roots Training Co. provides specialized Autism-informed clinical education for helping professionals who want to strengthen how they understand and support children and youth with Autism. Our work is grounded in compassionate, development-informed, neuro-affirming care. We prioritize safety and autonomy, and we approach behavior not as something to manage, but as meaningful communication shaped by underlying sensory, cognitive, emotional, and relational experiences.
Through structured training series, practical tools, and ongoing professional development, we help clinicians deepen insight, translate knowledge into practice, and develop a strengths-based, relationally attuned approach in their work with children and families. Our goal is not simply to offer information, but to support lasting shifts in how professionals think, engage, and care for children with Autism.
Care that goes deeper — strengthening how professionals understand, connect with, and support children with Autism and their families.