Training by the UA-ASD Clinic
For Educators, Professionals, and Community Agencies
The UA-ASD Clinic offers training to professionals who are seeking to learn more about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopment disorders (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorder), child development, child mental health concerns, child/adolescent treatment, or behavioral management of challenging behaviors.
Training is developed based on the needs of the agency or group seeking training and can last anywhere from 1 hour to 5 or 6 hours for all-day training/seminars.
If you or your organization is interested in receiving training or education through the UA-ASD clinic, please contact us at autismclinic@ua.edu or (205) 348-3130.
For Students
The UA-ASD Clinic offers training opportunities to students across multiple disciplines at The University of Alabama. Students from the fields of psychology, communicative disorders, education, and medicine receive interdisciplinary training in how to accurately diagnosis and provide intervention to individuals with an autism diagnosis and their families.
Over the course of a year, the clinic is involved in providing training for 3 to 5 trainees each semester. Trainees receive mentorship in clinical assessment, intervention, research processes, and professional issues.
If you are a student and interested in gaining clinical or research experience through the UA-ASD clinic, please contact the clinic at autismclinic@ua.edu or (205) 348-3130.
Campus Education
The UA-ASD supports the training of undergraduate and graduate students to provide social skills, case management, and therapeutic support to adults with an ASD diagnosis through The University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorder College Transition and Support (UA-ACTS) Program. The UA-ACTS Program staff offer training to departments and organizations around campus to assist in recognizing the symptoms of ASD, determining how these symptoms will impact students the department or organization serves and identifying the best methods for working with these students.
While UA-ACTS does not serve all students on campus with an ASD diagnosis, they are available to consult with any UA personnel who need assistance addressing a specific concern regarding a student with an ASD diagnosis.