Whole Human Development Course

Healthy Relationship with Autistic Teens - for Parents, Educators, Peers, and Friends

Embodied, radiant learning with social, ethical, and transformative impact

Faculty: Dan Spring, MA, PhD Candidate (link to bio)

Duration: 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per class

Dates: Week of June 17th- week of August 5th *Day and time determined together with participants before course launches

Total Certificate Hours: 38

Enrollment: This course is currently enrolling for Certificate Learners. View our Certificate Program page to learn more or apply now. If you are not participating in the Certificate Program, you can still audit courses. If you would like to sign up to audit the course, please fill out the audit form to express interest. The current auditing fee is $225. After filling out the audit form we will send the registration link to those interested in taking the course when auditing registration opens.

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Course Description

In this course, participants will benefit from learning about the unique nourishments that promote the optimal development of their Autistic teens. The Natural Learning Relationship approach will be explained, including a look at the crucial four stages of development and why participants need to know about them in order to understand their child's developmental needs. In addition, awareness will be brought to the challenges of talking with Autistic teens, and how participants can best communicate in ways that will be heard.

Common problems faced by parents and caregivers of Autistic teens will be addressed throughout the course. These include: how Autistic teens differ from non-Autistic teens and why it matters; the number one most important thing your Autistic teen wants you to know but can't tell you; and why parenting an Autistic teen can be the most rewarding experience of your life, even when fraught with difficulties. Join us for this eight-week, life-changing course!

Our Educational Design

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