Child-Centered Play Therapy for Autistic Children: Best Practices

Child-Centered Play Therapy for Autistic Children: Best Practices and Modifications

Grounded in the latest CCPT research with autistic children, this webinar offers evidence-based strategies to enhance therapeutic attunement and foster deeper connections in play therapy. The presenter will discuss the application of the CCPT model of change and explore CCPT skills that support the social-emotional competence of autistic children, including modification considerations. Dr. Chung will share real play therapy cases that demonstrate how CCPT therapists can attune to autistic children, allowing them to express themselves authentically. This webinar is ideal for play therapists committed to expanding their CCPT practice with neurodivergent children!

3 Non-Contact CE Hours Total

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

Schedule:

9:00 am - Webinar begins

12:00 pm - Webinar ends

Live Webinar

Fee: $100 (3 Non-Contact CEs)

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to integrate the CCPT perspective to better understand autistic children’s play behaviors.
2. Participants will describe at least three neurodiversity-affirming strategies that align with CCPT practice.
3. Participants will articulate the holistic change process for autistic children in CCPT.
4. Participants will identify possible modifications to CCPT protocol for autistic children.
5. Participants will identify research evidence supporting the use of CCPT with autistic children.

CE Credits:

You will receive 3 total non-contact CE hours for this presentation. APT Approved Provider: 22-674. Participants must be present and complete an evaluation and exam in order to receive the CE credits and full completion of the course.

Program Presenter:

Regine Chung, PhD, LMHC, RPT™️, RP, CAS, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Niagara University in Lewiston, NY. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education from the University of North Texas (UNT), specializing in play therapy and multicultural counseling. Dr. Chung is a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) Trainer through UNT’s Center for Play Therapy and has presented at international, regional, and local play therapy conferences.

She has extensive clinical and supervisory experience working with clients across the lifespan, including individuals with diverse neurodevelopmental needs. As the former Assistant Director of the Center for Play Therapy, she provided play therapy services in university community clinics, domestic violence agencies, and general and special education settings. She currently provides counseling services and clinical supervision in private practice.

Dr. Chung has authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on play therapy and multicultural counseling. Her play therapy research with autistic children has earned the Dan E. Homeyer Play Therapy Research Grant Award and the Association for Play Therapy Student Research Award. As a trilingual counselor educator (English, Cantonese, Mandarin), her current research explores multicultural issues in counseling, play therapy, neurodiversity, and immigrant populations, with a focus on improving treatment accessibility and effectiveness.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Registration is final and a refund will not be processed. EmpathyWell reserves the right to cancel this webinar in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such occurs, EmpathyWell will attempt to notify registrants prior to the workshop and refund all registration, workshop, and fees. In all instances, the liability of EmpathyWell is limited to refunding such fees.