Flexible, Practical Autism Training for Real-World Education

Empower yourself with actionable strategies to better support autistic students — whether you’re in the classroom, the office, the library, or the lunchroom.

What is Autism Training Academy (ATA)?

ATA is a self-paced online certification program designed for educators and educational support staff across K–12 schools, community colleges, and universities. Every participant starts with 5 core lessons (ATA Essentials) — then continues with 4 role-specific modules based on their job function.

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Complete on your own time — at home or during a work break

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Focused video modules designed to deliver actionable strategies.

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Earn a certificate upon completion: Understanding Autism in Learning Environments

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Created by education professionals who understand your world

How It Works

  • Start with 5 ATA Essentials modules

  • Choose your specialized track

  • Complete the training and download your certificate

  • Apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings

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Built for Every Role in Education

Whether you’re teaching, tutoring, cleaning classrooms, checking in students, or managing campus resources — you play a vital role in shaping the school experience for autistic students. ATA meets you where you are.

K–12 Educators & Staff

Community College Faculty & Staff

University Faculty & Student Services

Educational Support Staff

What Educators Are Saying

Feedback from educators and support staff underscores the need for this certification—real strategies for real classrooms, filling a critical gap in today’s educational landscape.

This training gave me the confidence to support students I didn’t fully understand before. It’s a game changer for our school.
Jessica M.
Elementary Teacher
Finally, a program that doesn’t just talk about inclusion — it shows you how to make it happen.
Marcus L.
High School Support Staff
Clear, practical, and exactly what we need in today’s classrooms. Every educator should have this training.
Stacy P.
Special Education Coordinator

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