Robert Jason Grant Ed.D, LPC, RPT-S, ACAS

Dr. Grant specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders. He is the creator of AutPlay® Therapy, an ASD and neurodevelopmental disorders approach incorporating play therapy, behavioral therapy, and relationship development approaches. He is also a Certified Autism Movement Therapy provider and trained in many established ASD treatment approaches. Dr. Grant is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/trauma related therapy for children and adults. Dr. Grant is an international speaker and keynote presenter having presented for the American Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, American Mental Health Counselors Association, and The World Autism Congress. He is a multi-published author of several articles, book chapters, and books including the following titles: AutPlay® Therapy for Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum Play-Based Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges, A Workbook for Children and Teens Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder, A Workbook for Children and Teens Understanding ADHD: A Workbook for Children and Teens AutPlay® Therapy Play and Social Skills Groups: A Ten Session Model Play Therapy Theories and Perspectives: Diversity of Thought in the Field Dr. Grant is a founding board member for the non-profit organization Stars for Autism. He is currently serving on the board of directors for the Association for Play Therapy. He is also a part time instructor in the Play Therapy Certificate program at Mid America Nazarene University (MNU). Dr. Grant is also a Certified Behavioral Life Coach through the PeopleKeys® program and provides life coaching, consultations, and play therapy supervision services. He is also a Board Certified Telepractice Specialist providing therapy and coaching through tele processes.