ASD and Sexual Development

Description

This online presentation aims to provide an overview of the challenges young people with ASD may face throughout their sexual development. Inappropriate Sexual Behaviours are discussed and understood through an ASD lens. Finally strategies to support sexual education and minimise inappropriate sexual behaviours in young people with and ASD are discussed.

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

Friday 11 March 2022
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$110

Subsidised rate of $55 is available to Victorian CYMHS/CAMHS clinicians, Orygen staff, Headspace staff and Take Two staff.

Provided by Mindful

For further information contact

mindful-ASD@unimelb.edu.au

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