Community Autism Training & Safety (CATS) Program
Our Community Autism Training & Safety department provides evidence-based education and hands on training for professionals who regularly interact with individuals with autism and other neurodivergent needs.
Many community based businesses and service providers including dental offices, schools, law enforcement, swim instructors, customer service teams, community services and activities leaders, and medical professionals serve individuals with autism daily, often without formal training. This gap can lead to safety risks, miscommunication, service disruption, and unnecessary distress for both staff and clients.
Our training is developed and delivered by professionals with over six years of real-world experience working directly in the field. We focus on practical, applicable strategies that improve safety, communication, and trust across community environments.
Our Training Covers:
Understanding autism and neurodiversity
Sensory preferences, sensitivities, and triggers
Early signs of behavioral escalation
Communication differences and supportive strategies
Trauma-informed and respectful interactions
De-escalation and safety-focused responses
By equipping organizations with the right tools and knowledge, we help create safer, more inclusive environments while strengthening trust between service providers and the communities they serve.
This department supports our clinic’s mission by extending autism support beyond therapy settings and into the everyday environments where individuals
live, learn, and work.
Find Which Training Works Best for Your Company
Tier 1
Neurodiversity Awareness Training
Audience:
Dental offices, barber shops, swimming instructors, customer service teams, community organizations, front desk staff, and general service providers
Format & Length:
90 minutes to 2 hours
In-person or virtual
Focus:
Foundational understanding of autism, communication strategies, sensory needs, and respectful support practices tailored to the organization’s environment.
Tier 2
Applied De-Escalation & Safety Training
Audience:
Law enforcement agencies, security teams, emergency responders, and other high-risk
service environments
Format & Length:
2–4 hours
In-person only | Scenario-based learning
Focus:
Recognizing behavioral escalation, implementing de-escalation strategies, improving safety outcomes, and reducing trauma during high-stress interactions.
Tier 3
Customized Consulting & Ongoing Support
Audience:
Organizations with specific operational or client-related needs
Services May Include:
Environmental walkthroughs
Policy and procedure review
Staff coaching and training refreshers
Client-specific consultation (without client present)
Ongoing consultation packages
Ethical Oversight & Program Leadership
This department is led by a dedicated program coordinator responsible for curriculum development, training delivery, community outreach, consultation services, program evaluation, and outcome reporting.
All content is reviewed and approved by a supervising BCBA to ensure clinical accuracy and ethical standards. This department does not provide independent BCBA billing or diagnostic services, maintaining clear ethical boundaries while expanding community impact.