ASD and Forensic Issues (online)

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Description

This online workshop will consider the interface between Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Law. The relationship between Autism and different types of offending will be discussed, including more recent developments such as ‘lone wolf’ terrorism. The workshop will also consider criminal responsibility and Autism Spectrum Disorders and whether there is a case for diminished responsibility with regard to offenders who are on the spectrum with reference to recent Court decisions.

Trainers

Dr Teresa Flower (Consultant Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatrist)

Eligibility criteria

This workshop is for Mental Health Clinicians and other professionals such as psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, psychiatrists and registrars, working with children and young people with ASD.

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory, Intermediate
Lifespans: Child, Adolescent

Monday 14 September 2020
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$99

Subsidised rate of $55 available for Victorian publicly employed mental health clinicians.

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Provided by Mindful

For further information contact

mindful-asd@unimelb.edu.au

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