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The AutPlay® Framework and Teenage Clients: Considerations and Approaches

CE Hours 2

About this course

Working with neurodivergent teenagers in play therapy presents unique opportunities and challenges that require specialized understanding, creativity, and flexibility. This training, “The AutPlay® Framework and Teenage Clients: Considerations and Approaches,” explores how practitioners can effectively apply the AutPlay® Therapy Framework in their play therapy theories to meet the developmental, emotional, and social needs of adolescent clients. Participants will learn how to adapt core AutPlay® principles—including play therapy interventions, regulation strategies, and social connection—within a teen-friendly framework. Special attention will be given to the developmental differences and evolving identity formation that occur during adolescence, as well as ways to collaborate with families while supporting a teenager’s growing independence and self-advocacy.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify key developmental and therapeutic considerations when applying the AutPlay® Framework in play therapy approaches with teenage clients.
  • Integrate strategies that support identity awareness, emotional regulation, and social engagement in play therapy approaches within an affirming teen-centered approach.
  • Apply neurodiversity affirming techniques for including families in the play therapy process while promoting autonomy and self-advocacy in teenage clients.

Learning Levels

  • Introductory - Intermediate

Target Audience

Child Therapists and Clinicians, Family Therapists, Play Therapists, Registered Play Therapists, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisors, Associates and Trainees

Course Instructor(s)

  • Robert Jason Grant Ed.D, LPC, NCC, RPT-S

    Dr. Robert Jason Grant is the creator of AutPlay® Therapy. He is a therapist, supervisor, and consultant and utilizes several years of advanced training and his own lived neurodivergent experience to provide affirming services to children and their families. He is an international trainer and keynote presenter and multi-published author of several articles and books.

Disclosure

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity’s planners, presenter, and the reviewer: PLANNERS AND REVIEWER Disclosures: Our Village is the planner of this activity, and is charging fees for attendees to attend this professional training offering. PRESENTER Disclosures: Financial: Dr. Robert Jason Grant will receive a speaker fee honorarium from Our Village, for providing this webinar to our professional community. Non-financial: None.

CE Process Info

Content

  • Materials
    6 parts
    • AutPlay Slides
    • Neurodivergent Identity handout
    • Shared Screen With Speaker View(CC)
    • Neurodivergent Strengths and Value.pdf
    • Neurodivergent Self.pdf
    • Neurodivergent Me Sample Client.pdf
  • Recordings
    1 parts
    • Webinar video
  • Association of Play Therapists

    Association of Play Therapists (APT)

    This workshop meets the qualifications for 2 non-contact hours of continuing education as required by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). Our Village is approved by APT to offer continuing education specific to play therapy (APT Approved Provider Number: 20-614).

The AutPlay® Framework and Teenage Clients: Considerations and Approaches
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  • CE Hours
    2
  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Jul 12th, 2026

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