Continuing Education Courses on Children and Adolescent Issues

Visuals for Autism: Beyond the Basic Symbols Anna Fredman, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract It is well-established by research that many learners on the autism spectrum benefit from the use of visuals. How can we go beyond a basic use of symbols to create and implement individualized visuals that will help our students learn and communicate more comprehensively?

Helping Your Young Client Persevere in the Face of Learning Differences Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract Clinicians and teachers working with students struggling at grade level are committed to raising their students' achievement potential by creating opportunities to learn.

How Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children Lauren Ehrenreich, MSSA, LISW-S Course Abstract Temperament plays a significant role in a child's development, experience, relationships, and behaviors. Children often need supportive intervention to allow them to function in healthy ways and reach their potential.

Building Resilience in your Young Client Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract It has long been observed that there are certain children who experience better outcomes than others who are subjected to similar adversities, and a significant amount of literature has been devoted to the question of why this disparity exists.

Autism Movement Therapy Joanne Lara, MA Course Abstract Autism Movement Therapy® is an emerging therapy that combines movement and music with positive behavior support strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic goals.

Bullying Prevention: Raising Strong Kids by Responding to Hurtful & Harmful Behavior Amy Burzinski, LISW Course Abstract This video course starts with a thoughtful definition of "bullying" and goes on to illustrate the functional roles of the three participant groups: the targeted individuals, the bullies, and the bystanders.

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents National Institute of Mental Health Course Abstract This introductory course, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), describes the symptoms and treatments for bipolar disorder (BPD) in children and adolescents. All parents can relate to the many changes their children go through as they grow up.

Leo Christie, PhD, LMFT, is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. Past President of the Florida Council on Family Relations, Dr. Christie is currently CEO of Professional Development Resources, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to deliver continuing education credit courses to healthcare professionals throughout the United States.

Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders Petra Kern, PhD, MT-DMtG, MT-BC, MTA; Marcia Humpal, MEd, MT-BC Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book (or e-book) can be purchased from or some other source.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) National Institute of Mental Health Course Abstract This introductory course, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), gives a brief update on the various facets of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It details the core symptoms, including behavioral manifestations of each, notes what is known about its causes, and lists the components of a comprehensive diagnostic protocol.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment Lee A. Wilkinson, EdD, PhD, NCSP Course Abstract Epidemiological studies indicate a progressively rising prevalence trend in the number of individuals identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over the past decade.

Helping Children Learn to Listen Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract Parents, teachers, and other adults often complain that their children do not listen to them. In fact, failure to listen is a common occurrence among all children, at least some of the time.

Anti-Social Youth & Conduct Disorders Ruth Herman Wells, MS Course Abstract This course zeros in on the youngster who may damage property, defy authority, steal, lie, torment peers, manipulate and hurt others, disrupt classrooms, make threats, and break laws and rules. In the extreme, some of these youth may even engage in fire setting, sexual assault, or school violence.

Animal Assisted Therapy Lois Jean Brady, MA, CCC-SLP Course Abstract In Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) the human-animal bond is utilized to help meet therapeutic goals and reach individuals who are otherwise difficult to engage in verbal therapies. AAT is considered an emerging therapy at this time, and more research is needed to determine the effects and confirm the benefits.

Continuing education courses for health care professionals on the topics of children/adolescent therapy.

Here are some continuing education courses on the subject of children's issues.

Here are some continuing education courses on children's mental health issues for health care professionals. https://www.pdresources.org/courselisting/category/6/7

Online continuing education (CE) courses for Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) approved by APA, NBCC, ASWB

Here is a list with continuing education courses about children's and adolescents issues for mental health professionals and teachers.

Apps for Autism Lois Jean Brady, MA, CCC-SLP, CAS Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book can be purchased from This CE test is based on the book "" (2015, 436 pages), the ultimate app planner guidebook for parents/professionals addressing autism intervention.