ASD & Gender Dysphoria - Half day workshop

Description

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

This event will cover:

Current research in Gender and ASD
ASD traits and gender identity
Gender Dysphoria service at RCH and current treatment approaches
Case studies and discussion of treatment
Future directions and research

Trainers

RCH Gender Clinic
RCH Specialist Autism Team
Gender Clinic

Eligibility criteria

Mental Health Clinicians and other professionals such as psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, Headspace clinicians, psychiatrists and registrars, working with children young people on the ASD spectrum.

**Subsidised places are available for CAMHS/CYMHS and Headspace clinicians.

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

Thursday 24 October 2019
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar

Travancore

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$99

$99.00 for Other professionals $55.00 for Publicly employed Victorian Mental Health clinicians and Headspace clinicians

Provided by Mindful

For further information contact

mindful-asd@unimelb.edu.au

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