Autism and Neurodiversity in Schools: Tools and Strategies for Equitable, Student-Centered Support in K-12 Settings

Earn a Graduate Certificate of Completion While Advancing on the Salary Guide

If you're already taking graduate courses to increase your salary, why not earn a Graduate Certificate of Completion at the same time?

This certificate is designed for educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other school-based professionals seeking practical, evidence-based strategies to support autistic and neurodivergent students across K–12 settings.

It emphasizes neurodiversity-affirming practice, student strengths, meaningful participation, communication, self-advocacy, sensory needs, executive functioning, social learning, and inclusive school-based support strategies that can be applied immediately in classrooms and therapy settings.

How It Works

Complete 15 graduate credits from the approved courses listed below
Submit your application
Pay the $79 application fee
Receive your Graduate Certificate of Completion

This certificate recognizes your professional growth while supporting your movement across the salary guide and your commitment to inclusive, student-centered practice.

Certificate Requirements

Complete 15 graduate credits from the designated course list and submit your application upon completion.

Core Requirement

All students must take Neurodiversity: Creating Positive Constructs for Every Student

Sensory Foundations

Choose one of the following courses:

Sensory Integration: Basics and Beyond

Practical Strategies for Addressing Sensory Processing in School-Based Occupational Therapy

Sensory-Informed Therapy for SLPs: Supporting Connection & Regulation

Application & Electives

Choose three of the following courses:

Supporting Social Skills in the School Setting

A New Look at Behavior: Connecting, Calming, Coaching

Gestalt Language Processing

All Eyes on the IEP: Documentation and Goal Setting for Related Service Providers

Play Their Way: Fostering Engagement, Attention, & Emotional Development Through Play

Supporting Social and Emotional Learning with Media OR Implementing Social Emotional Learning Across Disciplines

Implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the School Setting OR Literacy for All: Teaching Reading and Writing to Students with Significant Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs (AAC)