Description
Dr Deb Marks will present on sleep disorders in autism including background issues and aetiology, and simple behavioural measures that can be used in mental health consultations to improve sleep.Dr Claire Burton will present on fussy and restricted eating in ASD and at what point it should be considered an eating disorder. The difference between Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and Anorexia Nervosa will be discussed and current thinking regarding treatment for ARFID in children and adolescents.
These presentations will include clinical case presentations and there may be an opportunity for attendees to raise clinical challenges and concerns when working with these children young people if time allows.
Trainers
- Dr Deb Marks (Consultant Paediatrician) — RCH Mental Health Specialist Autism Team
- Dr Claire Burton (Clinical Psychologist) — CAMHS
Eligibility criteria
*A limited number of subsidised places are available for Victorian CAMHS/CYMHS 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
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar
Travancore
$99.00 for Other professionals $55.00 for Publicly employed Victorian Mental Health clinicians and Headspace clinicians
