Welcome
Autism can feel confusing sometimes. Want to learn how to support your child's strengths and needs? Understanding autism and your child is key to ensuring your child can reach their brightest outcomes. Through VELA's interactive 5 session course, you will become your child's greatest advocate. Join VELA to gain knowledge, empowerment, resilience and community.
We look forward to meeting you in person on or the screen!
Topics
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Build a Parent Toolkit to organize your child's school, therapy, and medical information- and learn how to use this as a tool.
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Understand autism (what it is and what it is not)
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Learn how to support your child's play, communication, and social skills
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Learn about Sensory Processing and Positive Behavior Supports
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Understand and get the most out of therapies
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Learn about key resources and how/when to access them
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Learn and practice real self-care strategies for yourself
Schedule
Registration for Fall 2026 Courses is open.
See our four options below. There are three virtual options on Zoom and one in-person option. You will choose the ONE option that best fits your schedule. Must attend all 5 sessions.
Daytime Autism Course
9/17/26 - 10/15/26
5 weekly sessions on Thursdays
12:00 - 1:30 PM CST
via Zoom
Evening Autism Course
9/15/26 - 10/13/26
5 weekly sessions on Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:30 PM CST
via Zoom
Daytime Autism Course
11/5/26 - 12/10/26
5 weekly sessions on Tuesdays
10:00 - 12:00 PM CST
In-Person
*No class the week of Thanksgiving*
Evening Autism Course
11/3/26 - 12/8/26
5 weekly sessions on Tuesdays
6:00 - 7:30 PM CST
via Zoom
*No class the week of Thanksgiving*