Clinical and Educational Interventions for People with ASD
New 2026 group:
We start on May 16, 2026. Limited spots for this group.
Speaker: Daniel Quinones Melendez, PhD, MSc, CCC-SLP
Total duration: 36 theoretical hours across six units (2 sessions per unit, 3 hours each).
Rationale: The increasing prevalence of ASD highlights the need to train professionals and families in evidence-based interventions using an interdisciplinary approach centered on the person and their natural environment.
General Objective
Train parents, educators, students, and professionals in the implementation of clinical and educational interventions for people with ASD using evidence-based approaches such as ABA, play therapy, and language intervention.
Specific Objectives
- Identify clinical and diagnostic foundations of ASD.
- Apply ABA strategies in structured and natural settings.
- Design therapeutic sessions based on the individual profile.
- Implement play-based approaches for social and communication skills.
- Develop individualized language interventions.
- Propose curricular adaptations for school inclusion.
- Promote functional independent living skills.
Methodology
- Presentation of content supported by recent scientific evidence.
- Analysis of clinical cases and applied examples.
- Practical materials to transfer to classroom, home, and clinic settings.
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.
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 run every other Saturday, with one holiday-weekend adjustment.
1Unit 1, Session 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
General overview of ASD, neurobiological foundations, and clinical profile.
2Unit 1, Session 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
May 30, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Initial functional assessment, intervention priorities, and measurable goals.
3Unit 2, Session 1: Play Therapy and Autism
June 13, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Play-therapy foundations and social-emotional development.
4Unit 2, Session 2: Play Therapy and Autism
June 27, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Session design for communication, turn-taking, and social initiation.
5Unit 3, Session 1: Behavioral Interventions and Autism
July 11, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
ABA principles, behavior measurement, and applied functional analysis.
6Unit 3, Session 2: Behavioral Interventions and Autism
July 25, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Behavior support planning for home, school, and clinic settings.
7Unit 4, Session 1: Language Therapy and Autism
August 8, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Language assessment, communication profiles, and priority targets.
8Unit 4, Session 2: Language Therapy and Autism
August 22, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Programming verbal and nonverbal interventions in natural contexts.
9Unit 5, Session 1: Educational Intervention and Autism
September 5, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Curricular adaptations, visual supports, and structured classroom routines.
10Unit 5, Session 2: Educational Intervention and Autism
September 26, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
School progress monitoring and interdisciplinary coordination.
Date adjusted to avoid a major holiday weekend.
11Unit 6, Session 1: Independent Living Skills
October 10, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Functional independence: self-care, routines, safety, and community participation.
12Unit 6, Session 2: Independent Living Skills
October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDMX Time)
Skill generalization, continuity planning, and program close-out.
Pricing and format
- Cost per unit: $2,000 MXN per attendee.
- Maximum group size: 10 attendees.
- Camera on is mandatory during the session.
Enrollment One-time enrollment fee of $1,500 MXN per attendee (non‑refundable) to reserve your spot.
Scholarships available for public school teachers, university students, and parents of children with autism.
Contact: danielqm@gmail.com | www.etpmexico.org | 662 295 4985
