Touch Therapy for Autism Certification
Los Angeles • April 18–19, 2026
The Liddle Kidz® Foundation is bringing its internationally respected Touch Therapy for Autism Certification training to Los Angeles in April 2026.
This immersive, hands-on certification course is designed specifically for massage therapists and healthcare providers who want to confidently and safely support neurodivergent children and adolescents on the autism spectrum (ASD) through specialized touch therapy and sensory-informed techniques.
You will learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to work with children who experience sensory processing differences, communication challenges, emotional regulation needs, and heightened stress responses, while also learning how to collaborate effectively with parents and caregivers.
Train with the Global Leader in Pediatric Touch Therapy
This course is taught personally by Tina Allen, founder of the Liddle Kidz® Foundation and one of the world’s most recognized leaders in pediatric massage and touch therapy.
With 25+ years of experience, Tina has trained professionals and helped implement pediatric touch therapy programs in 200+ hospitals worldwide, including:
• Stanford Children’s Health
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
• University of Maryland Medical Center
Her work has helped bring touch therapy into clinical, therapeutic, and developmental care settings around the world.
What You Will Gain
• Specialized touch therapy techniques designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Approaches to support sensory regulation and comfort through touch therapy
• Strategies for working with children who experience sensory sensitivities and touch aversion
• Techniques that support calming, emotional regulation, and body awareness
• Tools to confidently integrate autism-informed touch therapy into your professional practice
You will leave with techniques you can immediately integrate into your massage therapy practice.
What Massage Therapists Say
“I think I certified with Tina in 2013. Amazing instructor, and I use this training every day in my practice.”
T. Aluna White, LMT
Certification Benefits
When you train with Liddle Kidz® Foundation, you receive:
• Internationally recognized certification
• Hands-on training you can immediately apply
• CE/CEH/CEUs available (NCBTMB, NYS, CE Broker and more)
• Lifetime access to course materials and updates
• No annual recertification fees — ever
• Return-to-Learn Guarantee allowing you to revisit training in the future
• Complimentary Virtual Knowledge Vault with extensive pediatric clinical resources ($500 value)
Rare In-Person Training Opportunity
In-person courses with Tina Allen are offered only a few times each year and typically fill quickly.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Dates: April 18–19, 2026
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
BABS Members: Use code BABSROCK10 for your exclusive discount.
Learn More & Register
Full details and registration:
https://www.liddlekidz.org/los-angeles-2026-courses/
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