Continuing education conferences for therapists
Peter Vermeulen, PhD in Psychology and Clinical Educational Sciences, has more than 35 years of experience in the field of autism. Founder of “Autism in Context”, where autism is understood in context. Peter is an internationally respected lecturer/trainer and he presents all over the world. Peter wrote more than 15 books and several articles on autism, some of them translated into more than 10 languages. For his +30 years of work in the field of autism, he received in 2019 a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Peter Vermeulen received his Ph.D. in Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences in 2002. His experience in the field of autism spans many years. He has previously served as a psychotherapist, counselor, and director of home training services for the Flemish Autism Society.
Currently, Peter Vermeulen is the founder of Autism in Context, which supports neuroharmony as opposed to neurodiversity by understanding Autism. He is also a senior lecturer and consultant at Autisme Centraal and the chief editor of the bimonthly magazine “Sterk in Autisme!”. Furthermore, Dr. Peter Vermeulen is the President of the Editorial Board of the Belgian-Dutch Journal of Special Education, Child Psychiatry, and Clinical Psychology. Dr. Vermeulen continues to home-train families who have a child with autism across various continents such as Europe, Australia, North America, and South Africa.
In addition to his current positions, Peter Vermeulen is the founder of the H.A.P.P.Y project, which stands for “Happiness in Autism Personal Project for Young People.” The H.A.P.P.Y project is a workbook for young adults with Autism. It is based on ten evidence-based strategies and includes activities and suggestions to improve overall well-being.
His sought-out continuing education courses on special education are offered on Theramoves.
Autism as Context Blindness (2012)
Autism and The Predictive Brain
Absolute Thinking in a Relative World
I am Special: Introducing Children and Young People to their Autistic Spectrum Disorder
I am Special 2: A workbook to help children, teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders to understand their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive. (2013)
Autistic thinking: This is the title. (2001)
Dr. Peter Vermuelen’s books can be purchased on Amazon.
Financial: Peter will receive a speaker’s honorarium from TheraMoves Services for the presentation. He receives royalties from the sale of his books though Future Horizons and Routledge, which he may refer to in his course. Mr. Vermeulen has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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Dr Peter Vermeulen has spent decades working in autism education and clinical training and is the founder of Autism in Context. He has authored multiple widely used books on autism, delivers training worldwide, and is known for advancing understanding of key concepts such as context processing and self-understanding in autism, influencing how professionals approach support across education and healthcare systems.
This live online webinar hosted by Theramoves, focuses on Theory of Mind and the concept of “Theory of Own Mind,” helping participants understand how autistic individuals experience their own thoughts and emotions. You’ll learn how this affects behavior, self-regulation, and social understanding, and how to apply this insight to psycho-education, diagnosis discussions, and practical intervention strategies.
Attendees often say Peter Vermeulen makes complex autism concepts easy to understand and engaging. Reviews highlight his clear explanations, strong visuals, and practical examples, with participants describing his sessions as eye-opening, confidence-boosting, and immediately useful in real-world settings.
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