Description
This workshop will address various challenges of this work, by sharing current knowledge and clinical experience, and providing opportunity to try out developmentally appropriate resources to support clinical work.Participants will receive a copy of the manual "Working with Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbid Mental Disorders".
Please note: Clinicians are strongly recommended to bring a case to the seminar for discussion and treatment planning.
This event will cover:
- Identifying and talking about features of ASD with young people
- Differentiating between ASD and symptoms of a comorbid mental disorder
- Modifying treatment for young people with ASD
- Applying intervention skills through use of ASD manual worksheets
Trainers
- Melanie Cooke (Autism Spectrum Disorders Coordinator) — Orygen Youth Health
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar
Travancore
$99.00 for Other professionals or $55.00 for Publicly employed Victorian Mental Health clinicians and Headspace clinicians.
