Description
Autism spectrum disorder is now commonly diagnosed in childhood, but this was not the case for the generation who are now adults. Changes in diagnostic practices and a growing awareness about how Autism presents in adulthood brings new opportunities to provide a diagnosis to those who were missed.Therefore, there is an increasing need for psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians to be able to recognise autism in the context of comorbid psychiatric disorders such as psychosis, personality disorder, depression and anxiety.
This event will cover:
- Recognising ASD in psychiatric clients presenting with other mental health disorders
- Identifying the red flags for autism in crisis presentations
- Screening tools
- Working with adult clients with a known diagnosis of ASD
- Strategies for engagement
- Modifying treatment approaches
Trainers
- Dr Emma Radford (Consultant Psychiatrist) — Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Ms Jo Rouse (Senior Clinicial & ASD Coordinator) — Orygen Youth Health
Eligibility criteria
Subsidised places are available for clinicians employed by a Victorian Public Mental Health service and Headspace Clinicians
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Youth,
Adult
09:00 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Travancore
$198.00 for Other professionals $99.00 for Publicly employed Victorian Mental Health clinicians and Headspace clinicians
