Training for Medical Professionals on Complex Care

Autism Resource Institute
https://www.mycme.com/pages/addressing-medical-and-behavioral-complexities-for-patients-with-autism
The CME/CE series offers healthcare professionals practical, evidence-based education that addresses the medical and behavioral complexities commonly encountered in caring for autistic individuals. The series addresses topics including behavioral challenges, mood dysregulation, sleep disturbances, nutrition and gut–brain interaction, and psychopharmacologic management of co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Emphasis is placed on informed clinical decision-making, individualized assessment and treatment planning, and practical approaches to delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across medical and interdisciplinary practice settings.

California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP)
https://cal-map.org/
Cal-MAP is a pediatric mental health care access program designed to increase timely access to mental health care for youth in California. Cal-MAP’s team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers provides no-cost consultation, education, and resource navigation to California Primary Care Providers (PCPs) caring for mental and behavioral health concerns in youth 0-25.

Cal‑MAP provides free, expert training and real‑time consultation to help medical professionals feel more confident treating youth mental and behavioral health needs. Primary Care Providers can connect directly with child psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers for same‑day guidance on diagnosis, medication questions, treatment planning, and complex cases.

Cal‑MAP also offers no‑cost CME/CEU trainings, including webinars and Project ECHO sessions, giving clinicians practical, evidence‑based skills for conditions like Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more. In addition, Cal‑MAP’s team provides resource navigation, helping providers connect families with appropriate community supports and referrals.

Cincinnati Children’s ECHO Autism: Allied Health Professionals Training for family practice and general pediatrics.
https://cchmc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=54561
Accredited training for nursing, clinical counselors, social workers, OT, SLP, teachers, and psychologists; APA credits available. Session Topics Include:

  • Autism and the Neurodiversity Movement
  • Development Engagement
  • Communication Supports
  • ABCs of Behavior
  • Evidence-Based Practices for ASD
  • Multidisciplinary Approach to Feeding Challenges
  • Co-Occurring conditions
  • Supports & Resources

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education
https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/online/webcasts/perspectives-autism/default.asp
Offers online CME-certified series with expert insight into co-occurring conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Topics addressed include challenges faced by those aging with Autism, gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal pain, constipation, and GERD, which are some common co-morbidities in persons with Autism, and barriers to individualized medical care that persons with Autism encounter.

Harvard University – “Clinical Care for Autistic Adults”
https://pll.harvard.edu/course/clinical-care-autistic-adults
Clinical Care for Autistic Adults is a self‑paced Harvard Medical School course that equips physicians with practical, evidence‑based skills to better support autistic adults in clinical settings. Led by national experts, the course helps clinicians understand the wide diversity of autistic presentations, address co‑occurring medical and mental health conditions, improve communication and sensory‑friendly care, and navigate transitions, independence, and ADA obligations. It is designed to strengthen confidence and competence in providing personalized, equitable, whole‑person care for autistic patients across the lifespan. The site also includes resources on topics related to adults with Autism and healthcare.

NICHE-Dental
https://www.nichecurriculum.org/niche-dental-overview
This free, off-the-shelf curriculum provides foundational knowledge about individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), preparing future dental school graduates to care for them. This population is underserved, aging, and faced with oral health as the most unmet health need.

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This Resource Guide was developed to provide families and professionals with an opportunity to find resources related to autism in the Inland Empire in one place.

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