Trauma-Informed Trainings

All Means All - Direct Support for Challenging Behaviors in Community Settings

An Innovating Inclusive Supports Project made possible by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Milestones Autism Resources is proud to offer a high-quality, no-cost online training designed to introduce professionals to trauma-informed best practices when working with autistic individuals. This on-demand course serves as a valuable starting point for county boards, developmental disability provider agencies, and organizations seeking to deepen their understanding and improve outcomes through a trauma-informed lens. While the trainings are designed specifically for Direct Support Professionals, this information can be applied to a wide variety of situations for anyone wishing to include these best practices.

Whether you're local or out-of-state, these free resource offer a preview of the expert-led, customizable training solutions Milestones can deliver for your team or agency.

Part 1

Part 2

Part two of our two-part training series focuses on ways to keep individuals engaged with meaningful activities at home. This includes ideas on exploring interests for people with high-support communication needs, activities for individuals with behavior challenges, and incorporating sensory activities into the daily routine. This training features direct support all-stars, and an appearance by Lara Palay, therapist, author, and co-creator of the Trauma Responsive Care model.

Download the supporting documents from these videos:

• Activity Continuum
• Box Schedule
• Checklist
• Folding Schedule
• Resources to Create Visuals
• Feelings Check-in Examples

Hire our Training Team to conduct culturally competent, trauma informed trainings for first responders, hospital workers, medical students, adult providers, front facing customer service employees and more, on a wide variety of customizable topics based on the latest research-backed practices and information.

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