Built to Give You the Tools You Need
All of our courses our built on a lifetime of lived experience working with individuals that experience both Autism and intellectual disabilities. Through these trainings, you will learn:
- How individuals with these conditions understand and perceive the world
- How they communicate and how to best communicate with them
- The importance of relationships and community in their wellbeing
- How to help them navigate daily life and activities
- How to help them navigate stressful events, healthcare care appointments, and much more
Every course includes no-grade pretests to measure your knowledge and interactive activities with real-world scenarios to help you put your knowledge into action. You'll also learn concrete, realistic strategies you can use on a daily basis to help guide the individuals you work with through life. To learn more about our courses, view our course library here:
“Monica is very knowledgeable and appreciate her sharing her knowledge and expertise with others.”
- Michelle C. December 10, 2026
About Your Instructor
Monica Meyer has dedicated her life to raising and making a better world for her son Michael, who has both Autism and an intellectual disability. She has spent the past 25 years developing effective strategies that connect Michael and individuals like him with community resources to ensure they can lead a fulfilling life.
From creating and coordinating a Regional Autism Consulting Cadre for 11 years to support students with Autism, to founding the “Autism Community Services” nonprofit which set up a Companion Home for Autistic and IDD individuals, she is knowledgable about the aspects of both everyday life and the official caregiving + government systems related to supporting individuals with Autism and intellectual disabilities.
When you work with Autism + IDD Courses, you get quality training from Monica’s lifetime of real-world experiences and practical evidence-based strategies you can use on a daily basis to effectively support the individuals you work with. To learn more about the courses we currently offer, click the button below:
Why Choose Autism + IDD Learning Courses
Our courses are one of the only Washington-approved CE training programs for supporting adults with both Autism and IDD, and agencies across Washington are partnering with us for their continuing education needs. Unlike other programs that focus on the conditions separately, we recognize that individuals with both conditions have unique needs and communication styles from those with only one of these conditions. With Autism + IDD Courses, you’ll learn how people with both conditions communicate, learn, and see the world so you get the full picture of how to help them grow and thrive.
Communication
Learn strageties to verbally and visually communicate with individuals and help them communicate easier with you.
Health
See the healthcare system from the viewpoint of an invidiual with Autism and IDD and learn how to make healthcare appointments feel safer and easier to understand.
Relationships
Learn the importance of safe relationships and support systems for individuals and how it helps them navigate the world with more confidence.
Community
Explore ways to build community so individuals can create meaningful relationships, build confidence, and a develop a sense of belonging.
“Monica Meyer did excellent job in presentation. All the information she shared was very informative.”
- Marie T. January 12, 2026