ASD and Gender Identity

Description

This presentation will provide an introduction to gender dysphoria as well as an understanding
of gender issues in Autism. The current research will be summarised and clinical considerations
will be discussed and illustrated through case discussion.

This event will cover:

Current research and case studies
Gender identity in autism
Gender Service at RCH
Support resources and interventions
Lived experience
Future directions

Eligibility criteria

This training is designed for Mental health clinicians and other professionals such as psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, headspace clinicians, psychiatrists and registrars, working with children and young people on the ASD spectrum.

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Child, Adolescent, Youth, Adult

Thursday 5 May 2022
09:00 to 16:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$220

Subsidised rate of $110 is available to Victorian CYMHS/CAMHS/AMHS: including Orygen staff, Headspace staff, Take Two staff and clinicians employed at Victorian publicly funded Adult Mental Health Services (including Forensicare).

Provided by Mindful

For further information contact

mindful-ASD@unimelb.edu.au

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