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Brain-Based Therapies for Autistic Children and Adolescents: Bringing the Latest Research Findings to Real-World Care
Suzanne Goh, MD, BCBA, Michelle Hascall, M.A., BCBA, LBA, & Savannah Jaska, MT-BC, BCAT
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Week 3: July 13-17, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT
30-minute break daily
5 Half-Days (15-Hour Course)
In-Person, Live-Online
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Course Description
What if you could have a clear, science-backed roadmap for supporting the autistic children and teens in your care—one that connects the dots between medical care, sensory needs, communication, behavior, learning, and emotional well-being into one brain-based approach? Imagine having a guidebook that helps you feel confident in daily practice, empowered to help children and families navigate complex medical, behavioral, and educational challenges to live their best lives.
This course is designed to offer that clarity and confidence.
Join internationally recognized neurologist, researcher, and BCBA Dr. Suzanne Goh and her transdisciplinary team at the Cape Cod Institute for a week-long, immersive learning experience created specifically for professionals and family members of autistic children and teens.
Grounded in the latest neuroscience research and neurodiversity-affirming practices, this course provides families with a comprehensive, brain-based framework for understanding and supporting autistic youth, from infancy to adolescence.
Throughout the week, attendees will learn how to:
Understand neurodevelopmental profiles and what they truly mean for everyday life
Support communication through natural, meaningful, child-led interactions
Foster regulation, connection, and emotional well-being
Develop individualized strategies to strengthen sensorimotor, cognitive, and life skills
Navigate medical care with clarity
Build supports that honor autonomy, strengths, identity, and authentic self-expression
Through a blend of engaging lectures, guided case examples, reflective discussions, and experiential learning, participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to:
Translate the latest research into practical strategies
Better understand a child’s behaviors and needs
Advocate effectively across medical, school, and therapeutic settings
Create environments that help their child feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn
Support long-term growth in communication, relationships, and independence
This inclusive course welcomes therapists, mental health practitioners, educators, allied health professionals, caregivers, and family members who seek to elevate their knowledge and skills through an integrated neuroscientific lens. No prior training is needed; curiosity and compassion are all that’s required.
Join us at the Cape Cod Institute for a meaningful, hope-driven week that will deepen your understanding, expand your toolkit, and jumpstart learning in a child’s life.
About the Instructor
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Suzanne Goh has no financial relationships with ineligible organizations. She receives a speaking honorarium from MAK Continuing Education, LLC, Cape Cod Institute.
Non-financial: Suzanne Goh has no non-financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Dr. Suzanne Goh is a pediatric neurologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and neuroscience researcher. She is the author of Magnificent Minds: The New Whole-Child Approach to Autism and the founder of Cortica – a health services organization with medical and behavioral health centers across the country that provide a comprehensive whole-child approach to autism care. Dr. Goh is a graduate of Harvard Medical School; she attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar; and she completed her neurology residency training at the University of California, San Francisco. She has served on the faculty of Columbia University where she was Co-Director of Columbia’s Developmental Neuropsychiatry Clinic for Autism. Her research has focused on the biological causes of autism and the use of brain imaging to identify patterns of neural circuitry and brain chemistry in autism. Dr. Goh lives in San Diego, California, with her husband and two children. When she’s not in the clinic with her patients, she enjoys yoga and hiking with her family.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michelle Hascall has no financial relationships with ineligible organizations. She receives a speaking honorarium from MAK Continuing Education, LLC, Cape Cod Institute.
Non-financial: Michelle Hascall has no non-financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Michelle Hascall is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience in education and applied behavior analysis (ABA). As the Senior Manager of ABA Clinical Excellence at Cortica, she leads organization-wide ABA training and champions integrated, transdisciplinary models of care. Michelle’s expertise spans clinical leadership, professional development, and the design of whole-child, family-centered interventions that prioritize collaboration across disciplines. Throughout her career, Michelle has developed and implemented innovative training programs, mentored clinical teams, and served as a strategic partner in large-scale research initiatives. She is passionate about breaking down silos in behavioral healthcare and advancing ethical, culturally responsive practices that elevate outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Michelle regularly speaks on topics including integrated care in autism treatment, transdisciplinary collaboration, ethical compliance, and the use of emerging technologies in clinical settings.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Savannah Jaska has no financial relationships with ineligible organizations. She receives a speaking honorarium from MAK Continuing Education, LLC, Cape Cod Institute.
Non-financial: Savannah Jaska has no non-financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Savannah Jaska, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist with nearly a decade of experience delivering and developing care for autistic children and adolescents. Her clinical work and leadership are grounded in whole-child, neurodiversity-affirming care, with a strong emphasis on understanding neurological processing, honoring individuality and strengths, and designing supports informed by sensorimotor differences, cognitive development, and alternative forms of communication.
Throughout her career, Savannah has had the honor of learning from physicians, clinicians, caregivers, and autistic individuals, each of whom has deepened her understanding of how neurological, physiological, and environmental factors interact to shape development and individual experiences. This interdisciplinary learning continues to inform both her clinical practice and leadership approach.
Savannah has led nationwide training for transdisciplinary clinical teams, focusing on the practical implementation of whole-child care models and meaningful collaboration across disciplines. She is especially passionate about supporting clinicians and caregivers in translating neurological and environmental insights into informed, ethical, and individualized clinical decisions.
She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Ball State University. Savannah lives in Arizona, and outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time in nature, training at CrossFit gyms, and participating in sports that boost her adrenaline.
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What Alumni are Saying...
"This was an excellent course and I would highly recommend Dr. Goh and her team again." - 2025 Participant
"Dr. Goh's presentation has definitely impacted my approach in working with autistic people." - 2025 Participant
"Dr. Goh was very responsive to questions and connected so well with participants." - 2025 Participant
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