CE Credit Hours: 6.5

Adapting Family Therapy for Autism (AFTA) training focuses on supporting families and promoting contemporary research in autism and neurodiversity, acknowledging the unique dynamics within neurodiverse families. Developed by Dr. Cindy Hsiang—a Registered Psychologist and Certified Multigenerational Family Therapist—AFTA provides you with a PhD-validated framework for clinical practice.

Offering the flexibility to complete as a standalone course, this online training is designed to provide you not only with informed knowledge about autism and neurodiverse families, but also opportunities to examine your own views on autism. To make this learning experience effective, we’ve incorporated a variety of engaging learning materials and activities.

Upon completing this online module, you will be able to view autism through a lens that values neurodiversity and recognise the impact of neurodiversity on communication styles and social interactions within families.

Graduates will receive an ASBA Certificate of Completion, which can be used to claim 6.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours toward professional development requirements.

Who Is This Training For?

This foundational course is specifically developed for health and allied health professionals looking to integrate a neuro-affirming, systemic framework into their practice, including:

• Psychologists & Clinical Psychologists seeking to deepen their systemic thinking and structural family approaches.
• Family Therapists & Systemic Practitioners wanting to effectively adapt their existing therapeutic models for neurodivergence.
• Social Workers, Counsellors, & Psychotherapists working with complex family dynamics and support systems.
• Speech Pathologists & Occupational Therapists (OTs) looking to support the entire family ecosystem rather than just the individual client.
• Behaviour Support Practitioners & NDIS Clinicians looking for PhD-validated, non-deficit, strengths-based approaches to family intervention.

Your Learning, Your Way

Take control of your education with our fully online, self-paced CE course. You'll gain access to a dynamic mix of learning materials—from videos and readings to interactive exercises—that you can work through on your own schedule. The course is designed to empower you with practical skills you can immediately apply to your clinical work.

Start Date: You have the freedom to start training anytime.

Payment Options: Secure payment with Credit Card, PayPal, Google Pay, Afterpay or Klarna.

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