Lifeworks Autism Services
Lifeworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that individuals with autism spectrum disorder lead healthy and enriched lives by providing essential clinical services and resources across the lifespan. Through the Lifeworks Milestones Autism Resources Program, we expand this commitment by providing evidence‑based training, and accessible resources that empower individuals, families, caregivers, and the professionals who support them. Our services are rooted in best practices and delivered by highly trained, degreed, and credentialed staff, including clinical specialists, content experts, and trainers with lived experience. Together, our dynamic team works to strengthen the region’s capacity, elevate professional practice, and achieve meaningful and socially significant outcomes for autistic individuals at every stage of life.
Our Two Core Services
Free Resource Center
Accessible support for individuals, families, caregivers and professionals
The Lifeworks Milestones Free Resource Center provides essential, no‑cost tools and guidance to help families navigate autism across the lifespan.
Key Features:
- Helpdesk Support: Personalized guidance from trained specialists.
- Tool Kits: Practical, evidence‑based resources for every stage of life.
- Extensive Online Resource Library: Curated articles, checklists, and community supports.
- Navigation Assistance: Help connecting to services, providers, and community programs.
This free, high‑impact resource hub ensures that every family, regardless of income or background, has access to the information and support they need.
Training & Education
Building the region’s professional capacity through expert-led training
The Lifeworks Milestones Program provides evidence‑based training to more than 1,800 professionals annually, strengthening the skills of educators, clinicians, direct support professionals, and community partners.
What sets our training apart:
- A robust bench of trainers, including:
- Clinical experts
- Behavioral health specialists
- Content experts across disciplines
- Presenters with lived experience as autistic individuals or caregivers
- Evidence‑based curriculum aligned with best practices in autism support
- Tailored, evidence‑based training for educators, early intervention teams, IDD and behavioral health providers, community organizations, first responders, and healthcare systems committed to improving autism support
- Workshops, conferences, and continuing education opportunities
Our training programs elevate professional practice and expand the region’s capacity to deliver high‑quality, person‑centered care.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to expanding access, improving outcomes, and empowering the autism community through:
- Person‑centered, evidence‑based services
- Inclusive training informed by lived experience
- Free, accessible resources for families and caregivers
- A strengthened continuum of care across Northeast Ohio and beyond
