The Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI™, formerly known as the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, or CARD) provides live and on-demand training opportunities for professionals, family members, and community members.
Video Library
CASSI hosts a variety of trainings for parents, caregivers, professionals and community members.
Click on the drop-down sections below to view past trainings.
Autism Acceptance Month Miniseries
Each year, CASSI hosts the Autism Acceptance Month Miniseries
CARD Spring Training Series (2021)
Social Skills Programming at CARD - Download the Handout
The Gut-Brain Connection in Autism - Download the Handout
Sensory Integration: The Body-Centered Senses - Download the Handout
Nutrition for the Selective Feeder - Download the Handout
Targeting Core Deficits of Autism in Toddlers - Download the Handout
Neuropsychology and Autism - Download the Handout
CARD Winter Training Series (2021)
Early Intervention: Essential Things to Know About Play - Download the Handout
Behavioral Strategies to Support Students with ASD - Download the Handout
Lifeskills Program at CARD - Download the Handout
Promoting Functional Communication - Download the Handout
Autism and the LGBTQIA+ Community - Download the Handout
Special Education Law During COVID-19 - Download the Handout
Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with ASD - Download the Handout
STAR Trainings (Sharing Treatment and Autism Resources)
Understanding Autism
Gender Differences in High-Functioning Autism (2018), presented by Emily Dillon, PhD
Genetics and Genetic Testing (2018), presented by Alyssa Blesson, MGC, CGC
Making Sense of Sensory Processing Disorders (2017), presented by Meghan Keenan, MOT, OTR/L
Early Signs of Autism Video Tutorial (2013), Rebecca Landa, PhD, CCC-SLP
Autism at Home
Behavioral Strategies to Support Students with ASD During Remote Learning (2021), presented by Ebony Holliday, PhD, NCSP
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Toilet Training for Children with Developmental Delays (2021), presented by Elizabeth Cross, PhD
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Preventing Challenging Behaviors at Home (2018), presented by Bonnie Van Metre, M.Ed., BCBA
Regulating Technology: Tips & Tricks for Children with Autism (2019), presented by Hilary May, MS, CCC-SLP & Marissa Houdek, MA, CCC-SLP
Taming Tantrums and Meltdowns: Techniques for Caregivers (2017), presented by Kate McCalla, PhD
Autism at School
Using Dramatic Arts in Higher-Level Language Development (2019), presented by Jacqueline Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP
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Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors (2017), presented by Bonnie Van Metre, M.Ed., BCBA
Bullying, Harassment, & Intimidation of Students in Maryland Public Schools (2017), presented by Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS
Legal Aspects of Disciplinary Removals (2017), presented by Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS
School-Age Bilingual Assessment and Evaluation (2017), presented by Zeina Mvemba, M.Ed., CCC-SLP & Asia AlFadhalah, MS, CCC-SLP
Communication & Relationships
CLUB: Connecting Language Using Books (2019), presented by Aly Fagan, MS, CCC-SLP & Sharon Conty, MS, CCC-SLP
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Augmentative Alternative Communication for Children with ASD (2018), presented by Melissa Subock, MS, CCC-SLP
Social Communication Challenges in School-Age Children with ASD, presented by Deborah Crawford, MS, CCC-SLP
Additional Resources
Special Needs Financial Planning: Caring for All of Your Family Members (2018), James W. Curran, III, CFP® & Monty Knittle, CFA®
Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Law Enforcement Interactions (2018), Officer Laurie Reyes
What is Transition Planning for a Teen with an ASD Diagnosis? (2018), Cathy Groschan, LCSW-C