The Compass-Behavioral Program equips clinicians with foundational skills for clinical practice using the Compass-Behavioral model. Learners develop competencies in coaching autistic and other neurodivergent individuals using evidence-based behavioral strategies. The program emphasizes high-order adaptive skills such as safety, independence, and improved quality of life through practical, client-centered intervention approaches.
Upon completion of the Compass-Behavioral Program, clinicians are able to implement the Compass-Behavioral model with adolescent and adult clients. Learners demonstrate the ability to take a coaching-oriented role in clinical practice and apply motivational interviewing strategies during assessment and treatment sessions to support self-determination, engagement, and meaningful behavior change. Successful completion of the Program results in the designation or title of Compass-Behavioral Trained Clinician.
Compass-Behavioral is a primarily asynchronous, online program that learners complete at their own pace. Coursework focuses on key behavioral concepts and the practical application of Compass-Behavioral tools. The learning journey concludes with a live, virtual capstone session centered on applied learning.


Prerequisites
A master’s degree or higher in a related field

Course Components
• Exam: Learners have 3 attempts to score a 80% or higher on the untimed final exam.
• Capstone: Learners must attend a 1.5-hour virtual capstone session with an instructor, which features final course content and a Q&A session. Sessions are hosted with multiple learners and regularly, providing participants with flexible options to join the session that best fits their schedule.
• Fidelity Assessment: Learners will submit one video implementing an element session using the 7-step implementation structure learned in the program.