“…On the other hand, studies conducted in Brazil and abroad have shown that the lack of specialized training in mental health, particularly regarding autism, represents a major challenge to providing care for this population, which highlights the need for continuing education among professionals in the field 5,10. To meet this demand, several training models have been tested and implemented, especially in developed countries11; in Brazil, a number of domestic trials have been conducted in SUS primary care centers, and although preliminary, their findings are promising 12,13. Therefore, training models for professionals in specialized public services in Brazil are still lacking.…”