Caregiver Skills Training

Caregiver Skills Training (CST) is an evidence-based program that equips parents and caregivers with the day-to-day skills they need to support their loved one with autism. You will be taught how to use your everyday routines to help build your child’s social, communication, behavioral, and daily living skills. CST is available for children ages 2 - 9. 

Topics include:

• Finding play and home routine activities your child enjoys
• Keeping your child engaged in routines
• Teaching and expanding your child’s current communication
• Preventing challenging behavior
• Heling your child stay regulated
• Teaching new skills in small steps
• Engaging in self-care

Service Details

Caregivers will attend virtual meetings on a weekly basis (day TBD) for nine weeks. Caregivers will also attend three individual, in-person sessions at the beginning, middle and end of the course for one-on-one training, coaching , and support. 

Enrollment

This course is free to any caregiver living in Missouri or Kansas with a child with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder between the ages of 2 and 9. Caregivers must have access to Zoom and a stable internet connection to participate. Please email Casey Melancon, Director of Autism Services, at casey.melancon@esmw.org or call at 816-891-2930.