Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autistic Adults Provider Training (CBT-AAPT) 2026

Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM - Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:30 PM, A Hybrid Activity, Stanford, CA

Date: April 17 - 18, 2026 (Fri & Sat)

Time: 9 am - 4:30 pm (Pacific Time)
(Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees)

Location: Stanford Research Park & Zoom
1070 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autistic Adults Provider Training (CBT-AAPT) is a 2-day curriculum designed to improve the attitudes of mental health providers towards autistic adults, increase their knowledge about autism, and acquire clinical skills specific to autistic adults. The target learner for CBT-AAPT are MHPs without formal clinical training in autism.

The essential components of CBT-AAPT include the following:

Knowledge about autistic adults: differential diagnoses of autism, heterogeneity of the autism population, co-occurring conditions, common challenges in independent living, employment challenges.

Knowledge about approaches to support autistic adults: co-occurring conditions (anxiety, depression), common problems (emotion regulation, communication), safety, health and wellness, transportation. Modifications to traditional CBT programs adapted to neuropsychological features of autism are discussed. Examples may include visual aids, highly structured sessions, and flexibility in the length and number of sessions. Other modifications include multiple-choice rather than open-ended questions.

Knowledge about evidence-based treatment approaches: non-pharmacologic treatments, principles behind providing pharmacologic treatments for common problems in autistic adults such as inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, irritability & associated aggressive behaviors, mood symptoms, and anxiety.

Clinical skills on diagnosis and treatment through case discussions.

To learn more and to register, visit https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity/wellness/CBTAAPT.html

Early Bird - Ends March 3, 2026
Individual Professional (MD, PhD, LCSW): $910
Professional group rate (3-7 attendees): $810
Professional group rate (8 or more attendees): $710
Student/Trainee Rate: $283
(Training director's letter of recommendation required)
Non-professionals: $283

Regular Rates - From March 4, 2026
Individual Professional (MD, PhD, LCSW): $1,000
Professional group rate (3-7 attendees): $890
Professional group rate (8 or more attendees): $777
Student/Trainee Rate: $310
(Training director's letter of recommendation required)
Non-professionals: $310

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.75 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (12.75 hours), ASWB Continuing Education (ACE) credits (12.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (12.75 hours)

1. Identify the needs of autistic adults in a holistic fashion.
2. Develop the competency of assessing the strengths of autistic adults.
3. Integrate principles of Strengths-Based Model of Neurodiversity to existing CBT treatment philosophy.
4. Incorporate new approaches of capturing perceived situations and automatic thoughts from autistic adults.
5. Adapt existing CBT interventions to meet the needs of autistic adults.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Psychological Association (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

ASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 12.75 continuing education credits.

Cancellation Policy
Please visit the course registration page for cancellation details. 

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require accommodations, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Laura Corbett, CHCP
     Title: Compliance Manager
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.