Small Group Coaching for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals – Fall 2025 Cohort

Are you a child life specialist or pediatric healthcare professional who wants to feel more confident and effective in supporting autistic patients?

This fall, join a live, online small group coaching cohort designed to help you build practical strategies, strengthen your skills, and increase your confidence in supporting autistic patients and their families.

Led by Jill Hudson, child life specialist and autism consultant with over 20 years of experience.

Supporting autistic patients in medical settings is both meaningful and impactful. While every patient is unique, developing the skills to navigate sensory needs, communication differences, and interdisciplinary dynamics can make your work feel more intuitive and effective. This cohort is designed to give you the tools, strategies, and support to do just that, alongside a small, like-minded professional community.

Fall 2025 Cohort

  • This is a practical, supportive learning experience. You’ll walk away with approaches and strategies you can apply immediately in your daily work. Topics we’ll cover include:

    • Real-world case studies to analyze and discuss

    • Environmental adjustments to reduce sensory stress

    • Layering interventions for better patient outcomes

    • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

    • Effective communication with patients and families

    • Advocacy strategies to champion high-quality, neuro-affirming care

  • This cohort is designed for:

    • Child life specialists, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other pediatric healthcare professionals

    • Anyone who wants to feel more equipped and confident supporting autistic children and teens in clinical settings

    • Interactive and personalized: Limited to a small group to ensure meaningful discussion and individualized feedback

    • Real-time learning: Live Zoom sessions with time for Q&A, reflection, and problem-solving

    • Resource-rich: Tools and strategies you can use right away

    • Community support: Learn alongside peers facing similar situations

Program Details

  • Format: 5-session series  held on Tuesdays every 2-3 weeks (spacing allows time to apply ideas between sessions)

  • Dates: September 30, October 14, October 28, November 11, December 2

  • Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm ET

  • Sessions: 60 minutes live on Zoom (sessions are not recorded)

  • Who: Mixed group of pediatric professionals; limited to 6-8 participants

  • Cost: Special offer rate — $425/person

  • Registration closes: September 29 (subject to change)

Fall 2025 Cohort is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays (4-5p ET). Depending on interest and flexibility, other cohorts may be added. See Registration Form for more details.

Fall 2025 Cohort

$425/person

Space is limited to 6-8 participants to keep the group small and interactive.


Group Details

Interested in coaching for a team or interdisciplinary group? Options are available, email for more details!