Parent Training

The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) provides parent training services for parents/care-givers of children with Austim Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Parents/caregivers benefit from learning about ASD and how it affects the child and the impact it may have on the family.  Parent training is offered in an interactive format including facilitated discussion and activities that address the major issues facing families with children with an autism spectrum disorder. 

Topics include: Managing the Challenges of Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum; Increasing Coping Skills/Addressing Negative Behaviors; Increasing Communication Skills; Increasing Play Skills; Increasing Self- Help Skills/Independence; Solving Day to Day Problems.  

2011 Group Parent Training Offerings

Low cost, evening sessions offered to the general public through our Education Department:

Parenting your Child with Autism
Parenting Your Child with Autism is a low-cost, interactive five-session series that addresses the major issues facing families with children with autism spectrum disorders.

• Sessions: Thursday evenings, 6:00p -8:30pm
  • Winter 2011:  February 3 through March 3, 2011
  • Fall 2011: October 6 through November 11, 2011
• Cost:
  • Cost for the 5-week session is $40.00
  • Some financial aide is available for those who qualify
• How to Enroll:
  • This class is open to anyone in the community.  It is offered in conjunction with the Education Department of Nationwide Children's Hospital.  To register for either session, please contact the Education Department at 614-355-0662 or register online.

Parent Training offered as a clinical service to clients of Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD):

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) - Stepping Stones: a group parent training program for children with disabilities, aims to help parents develop effective management strategies for dealing with a variety of childhood behavior problems and developmental issues.

• Sessions: Wednesday mornings, 9:30am -12:00pm
  • Winter 2011:  January 19 through March 9, 2011
  • Fall 2011:  October 5 though November 16, 2011
• Estimated Cost:
  • Estimated cost is $109.20 per weekly session.  Insurance & other funding sources may be able utilized for payment, if approved through pre-authorization.
• How to Enroll:
  • For current clients of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Ask your Case Supervisor or Psychologist to make the referral to the group.
  • To become a client of CASD: Start the process by scheduling a Treatment Assessment.  Please contact an Autism Resource Coordinator (ARC) at (614) 355-8315.

Skill Building Parent Training: a group treatment focused on providing parents with effective teaching strategies to help child with autism acquire new skills – including self-help skills, communication skills, play & leisure skills, and emotional regulation skills.

• Sessions: Wednesday mornings, 9:30am -12:00pm
  • Spring 2011:  April 6 through May 25, 2011
• Estimated Cost:
  • Estimated cost is $109.20 per weekly session.  Insurance & other funding sources may be able utilized for payment, if approved through pre-authorization.
• How to Enroll:
  • For current clients of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Ask your Case Supervisor or Psychologist to make the referral to the group.
  • To become a client of CASD: start the process by scheduling a Treatment Assessment.  Please contact an Autism Resource Coordinator (ARC) at (614) 355-8315.