Scalable Psychopathology InteRvention Intensive Training for Intellectual Disability and Autism (SPIRIT-ID/A)
The Scalable Psychopathology InteRvention Intensive Training for ID & Autism (SPIRIT-ID/A)
training program teaches mental health practitioners skills they need to adapt cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat co-occurring mental health disorders in this underserved group. Co-led by psychologists with over 50 years of combined autism clinical and research expertise, as well as autistic providers, SPIRIT-ID/A covers understanding autism and IDD, behavioral modifications, and cognitive modifications. Throughout the course the content takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach and incorporates lived-experience perspectives.
Co-developed and co-led by a team with clinical, research, and lived experience expertise, (including Matthew D. Lerner, PhD, Lauren Moskowitz, PhD, Rebecca Sachs, PhD, Dena Gassner, PhD, MSW, and Allison Nahmias, MEd, PhD), SPIRIT-ID/A covers understanding autism and IDD, behavioral modifications, and cognitive modifications to CBT. Course content takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach and incorporates lived-experience perspectives.
training program teaches mental health practitioners skills they need to adapt cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat co-occurring mental health disorders in this underserved group. Co-led by psychologists with over 50 years of combined autism clinical and research expertise, as well as autistic providers, SPIRIT-ID/A covers understanding autism and IDD, behavioral modifications, and cognitive modifications. Throughout the course the content takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach and incorporates lived-experience perspectives.
Co-developed and co-led by a team with clinical, research, and lived experience expertise, (including Matthew D. Lerner, PhD, Lauren Moskowitz, PhD, Rebecca Sachs, PhD, Dena Gassner, PhD, MSW, and Allison Nahmias, MEd, PhD), SPIRIT-ID/A covers understanding autism and IDD, behavioral modifications, and cognitive modifications to CBT. Course content takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach and incorporates lived-experience perspectives.
Duration: 11 hours, February 5 - March 19, 2026
Cost: $875; $35 add-on for CEs (group rates available; tuition remission available for qualified Drexel employees)
Start Date: Thursday February 5, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM ET
SPIRIT-ID/A is approved to offer up to 11 hours continuing education credits (CEC/CEU) through the American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work (PA SBSW), and International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Microcredential Available
For group rates or tuition remission, please email the training team.
Cost: $875; $35 add-on for CEs (group rates available; tuition remission available for qualified Drexel employees)
Start Date: Thursday February 5, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM ET
SPIRIT-ID/A is approved to offer up to 11 hours continuing education credits (CEC/CEU) through the American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work (PA SBSW), and International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Microcredential Available
For group rates or tuition remission, please email the training team.
Learning Concepts:
Participants who complete the program will be able to:
Participants who complete the program will be able to:
- Identify core features and individual differences of autism that can impact mental health treatment
- Articulate key differences and similarities in how to apply CBT to treat co-occurring mental health conditions in those with autism and/or ID
- Demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to the treatment of mental health conditions among those with autism and/or ID
Format:
SPIRIT-ID/A is a fully online training with three (3) learning modules, totaling seven (7) sessions of alternating live and on-demand learning content.
Module 1: Welcome and Introduction to Autism and IDD
SPIRIT-ID/A is a fully online training with three (3) learning modules, totaling seven (7) sessions of alternating live and on-demand learning content.
Module 1: Welcome and Introduction to Autism and IDD
- Session 1: February 5, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM ET, live session (learn with the instructors and other trainees)
- Session 2: Week of February 9-13, 2026, on-demand session (learn on your own time)
- Session 3: February 19, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM ET, live session
- Session 4: Week of February 23-29, 2026, on-demand session
- Session 5: March 5, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM ET, live session
- Session 6: Week of March 9-13, 2026, on-demand session
- Session 7: March 19, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM ET, live session
Course Prerequisites:
Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles
Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles
Interested in SPIRIT-ID/A?
For more information about SPIRIT-ID/A, click "Request Information" and complete the form.
The SCTL team will follow up with you.
The SCTL team will follow up with you.
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