Unit 1, Session 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
General overview of ASD, neurobiological foundations, and clinical profile.
ONLINE COURSE · MAY 2026 COHORT
Clinical and Educational Interventions for People with ASD
Train families and professionals in clinical and educational interventions for people with autism, with an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach.
Starts May 16, 2026
36 hrs · 12 sessions
Max 10 attendees
Certificate by ETP A.C.
EN / ESP
36
Total hours
12
Live sessions
6
Units
10
Max group size
Online course schedule for future ETP Instructors, parents, educators, and professionals working with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Why this course
The rising prevalence of ASD demands training professionals and families in evidence-based interventions, with an interdisciplinary, person-centered approach grounded in the natural environment.
What you will gain
Concrete clinical and educational skills you can apply from the very first unit.
01
Identify clinical and diagnostic foundations of ASD.
02
Apply ABA strategies in structured and natural settings.
03
Design therapeutic sessions based on the individual profile.
04
Implement play-based approaches for social and communication skills.
05
Develop individualized language interventions.
06
Propose curricular adaptations for school inclusion.
07
Promote functional independent living skills.
Methodology
Three pedagogical pillars that hold every unit together.
Pillar 01
Presentation of content supported by recent scientific evidence.
Pillar 02
Analysis of clinical cases and applied examples.
Pillar 03
Practical materials to transfer to classroom, home, and clinic settings.
Schedule (12 sessions, 2 per unit, 3 hours each)
Each unit is delivered in two sessions and moves from understanding autism to implementing practical interventions. Sessions every other Saturday.
Unit 1, Session 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Initial functional assessment, intervention priorities, and measurable goals.
Unit 2, Session 1: Play Therapy and Autism
Play-therapy foundations and social-emotional development.
Unit 2, Session 2: Play Therapy and Autism
Session design for communication, turn-taking, and social initiation.
Unit 3, Session 1: Behavioral Interventions and Autism
ABA principles, behavior measurement, and applied functional analysis.
Unit 3, Session 2: Behavioral Interventions and Autism
Behavior support planning for home, school, and clinic settings.
Unit 4, Session 1: Language Therapy and Autism
Language assessment, communication profiles, and priority targets.
Unit 4, Session 2: Language Therapy and Autism
Programming verbal and nonverbal interventions in natural contexts.
Unit 5, Session 1: Educational Intervention and Autism
Curricular adaptations, visual supports, and structured classroom routines.
Unit 5, Session 2: Educational Intervention and Autism
School progress monitoring and interdisciplinary coordination.
Date adjusted to avoid a major holiday weekend.
Unit 6, Session 1: Independent Living Skills
Functional independence: self-care, routines, safety, and community participation.
Unit 6, Session 2: Independent Living Skills
Skill generalization, continuity planning, and program close-out.
Evaluation and Certification
A five-question multiple-choice exam is provided for each unit. It may be retaken until passed. The certificate is issued by Explora tu Potencial, A.C.
Your instructor
Dr. Daniel Quinones Melendez
PhD, MSc, CCC-SLP
Speech-language pathologist, autism researcher, and founder of Explora tu Potencial A.C. More than 15 years training professionals and families across Mexico, the United States, and Latin America in clinical and educational interventions for people with autism.
Contact: danielqm@gmail.com · etpmexico.org · WhatsApp +52 662 295 4985
Pricing and format
Accessible investment, close mentorship
Clinical and Educational Interventions for People with ASD
New 2026 group · May 16, 2026
EnrollmentOne-time, non-refundable, secures your spot
$1,500 MXN
Per unit6 units · pay as you go
$2,000 MXN
Total investmentEnrollment + 6 units
$13,500 MXN
Included with enrollment
- Camera on during the session
- Practical materials for classroom, home, and clinic
- Per-unit exam (5 questions, retake until passed)
- Access to your cohort's recordings
- Limited group size for close mentorship
Scholarships: Scholarships available for public school teachers, university students, and parents of children with autism.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the course for?
Parents, educators, therapists, students, and professionals who work with or live alongside people with ASD. No specific prior training is required; content moves from foundations to applied interventions.
What if I miss a session?
Every session is recorded and made available to registered participants. You will receive materials and the recording at the end of each unit.
Does the certificate carry official credit?
The certificate is issued directly by Explora tu Potencial, A.C. (18 theoretical hours + 12 practical hours). It does not grant official academic credit; it serves as evidence of continuing education for your professional path.
How does payment work?
You pay a $1,500 MXN enrollment to secure your spot and then $2,000 MXN per unit (six units). You can pay as you go. Scholarships are available for public-school teachers, university students, and parents of children with autism.
Can I attend from outside Mexico?
Yes. Sessions are online by video conference; times are listed in CDMX time. You will receive links and reminders by email.
Reserve your spot in the May 2026 cohort
Limited to 10 attendees to keep the mentorship personal.
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