Resources for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Contact Shawna.Welker@tn.gov for questions about training opportunities releated to autism spectrum disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Statewide Training offers many learning opportunities for caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities, including self-directed learning through our foster parent training portal, Brightspace, as well as live trainings delivered by subject matter experts throughout the year, and during our annual foster parent conferences.

Live training offerings are open to foster parents, child welfare professionals and community partners, as well as the general public.

Find upcoming training offerings

Computer-Based Trainings

Tennessee foster parents can access trainings in Brightspace to count toward annual training requirements. Learn more about Brightspace. Training topics include:

•  Anxiety Disorders
•  Assistive Technology
•  Behaviors
•  Communication
•  Development
•  Discipline
•  Education
•  Identity
•  Mental Health
•  Medication
•  Resources and Support
•  Safety
•  Suicide Prevention