Autism and Play Therapy

Live/Virtual Training

Dates

February 6, 2025

TIME



9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. CST

Location

4500 Mercantile Plaza Dr., Ste 307

Fort Worth, TX 76137

or

ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

CE

APT- IN PERSON- 6 CONTACT CE 

APT WEBINAR- VIA ZOOM-

6 LIVE WEBINAR CE

NBCC HOURS: 6

Cost

 

$210.00 (Non-Refundable)

 

 

APT APPROVED PROVIDER #22-656

NBCC ACEP NO. 7206

Training Description

 

This play therapy training is offered Live In-Person and Virtual via Zoom Platform.


Autism does not refer to one single experience; it covers a broad range of neurodevelopmental differences, affecting relationships, behaviors, emotional experience, and the client’s experience in the world. For this reason, being a Play Therapist with clients experiencing autism is not a “paint by numbers” or “one shoe fits all” approach, instead it is best done as a customized approach tailored to the client in front of you and their support systems.

In this training we explore both directive and non-directive play therapy approaches as evidence based, neuroaffirmative approaches to play therapy with clients experiencing autism. The aim of this training is not to tell you exactly what to do in your play room, but to instead help you find your authentic voice as a play therapist as you navigate through a neurodiverse play room and world.

 

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Learning Objectives 

 

1. Demonstrate two directive approaches that may be used with Play Therapy clients experiencing autism spectrum disorder.

 

2. Identify two adaptations to child centered play therapy for Play Therapy clients experiencing autism spectrum disorder.

 

3. Discuss the importance of including support systems in the treatment of clients experiencing autism spectrum disorder.

 

4. Discuss the research on both directive and non-directive play therapy on its use with clients experiencing autism spectrum disorder.

 

5. Discuss how to account for and adapt to sensory issues while using play therapy with clients.

 

6. Discuss how to use a strengths-based approach when discussing neurodiversity with caregivers, teachers, and the community to advocate for our play therapy clients.

 

Schedule

 

9:00 am - 10:30 am- Definitions and History

10:30 am - 10:45 am- Break

10:45 am - 12:45 am- Non-Directive Approaches

12:15 am - 12:45 am- Lunch Break

12:45 am - 2:15 am - Directive Approaches

2:15 am - 2:30 am- Break

2:30 am - 4:00 am- Putting it all together

 

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Nik Johnson

Nik has been a private practice counselor in Texas since 2017. He works with children aged (4+), adolescents, and adults, specializing in complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy. Previously Nik worked at an agency in Missouri providing play therapy to children in the foster care system. He offers continuing education to professionals especially within the topics of working with developmental trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy.

 

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cancellation and refund policy

This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.

ADA 

Our facilities meets the requirements to be  accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If a participants needs additional accommodations please email info@playtherapytrainingresources.com 

training class size

Per APT guidelines, all Live/Virtual trainings are limited to 50 total participants. The number of participants both in-person and virtual combined cannot exceed this amount.

APT- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider #22-656. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NBCC- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7206. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.