TRIAD Families First Program

TRIAD’s Families First Program is a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The primary goal is to equip caregivers with practical tools to support their child, to provide resources to more easily apply strategy and planning ideas, and to give caregivers an opportunity to meet other caregivers with similar questions or concerns. For more information about the Families First Program, please review our recent 10-year summary [PDF].

Due to Vanderbilt's restrictions on large group activities, our live workshops are on hold until further notice. See below for what we are offering virtually at this time. Additional virtual resources can be found here.

Spring 2021 Webinar Registration ▼

This Spring, the Families First Program will be offering a 2-part series of family support:

Developing Successful Sleep Habits Part 1: Thursday, February 25
11:30 am-12 pm CST: Caregiver Connect*
12-1 pm CST: Webinar
Developing Successful Sleep Habits Part 2: Thursday, March 25
11:30 am-12 pm CST: Caregiver Connect*
12-1 pm CST: Webinar

This webinar series offers opportunities for networking with other families, individualized planning, and breakout rooms. Part 1 and 2 should both be attended for a topic.

*Caregiver Connect is a time for parents/caregivers to connect and network with other families in general before the webinar begins.

Because some webinar portions are interactive, we need an accurate headcount for livestream attendance and planning purposes. If you are not planning to attend the live broadcast, you do not need to register. You may view the archived webinars on this web page 7-10 days after the live stream date. Thanks!

Registration is required. Register at:
English: redcap.link/FF_Spring21
Español: redcap.link/FF_Spanish

Quick Tip Videos ▼

This spring, Families First will highlight a topic of interest each month, with new resources posted the first Friday of each month. Check out our 3-minute Quick Tips below.

Creating a Visual Schedule [February 5, 2021]

We want to hear your questions about Setting Up For Success! Please submit questions for our experts to our anonymous link by 2/19 and we will answer them in our Ask an Expert segment at the end of the month: https://redcap.link/Askanexpert_Feb

Setting up for Success [January 8, 2021]

Strategies to set your child up for success throughout the day.
View Ask an Expert - January

Archived Webinars ▼

This series has previous webinars recorded available here. Webinars are posted as they’re completed so continue to check back for new updates.

Online Learning ▼

TRIAD offers free Brief Online Training Sessions (BOTS) to provide information on evidence-based practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Check our online learning portal to access these free trainings and resources on topics designed for parents and other caregivers! To access, register at: triad.vkclearning.org following the instructions below. If you already have an online learning account login here.

Go to triad.vkclearning.org
Create a free account by clicking on "Register." You will create a username and password. Fill out the form and select "TRIAD" under the doorway. You will receive an email verification. Once you do, click the link to verify your account and log in.
Click on "Caregivers" to access the Caregiver Training Modules or on another category to access other BOTs.
Click "open" for the series you would like to watch.
Click "launch" for the training you want to watch and enjoy!

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Contact Information

Local: (615) 322-7565
Toll-free: (877) ASD-VUMC (273-8862)
E-mail: familiesfirst@vumc.org