Description
This workshop will look at attachment theory, and current knowledge about attachment in children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Assessment and treatment using attachment models will be addressed as well as an overview of the Parent Development Interview, a research tool that assesses parental reflective function.This event will cover:
- What is attachment?
- Why is it important?
- What is the difference between an attachment disorder and insecure attachment?
- What do we know about autism spectrum disorder and attachment?
- How can we support parent-child attachment when a child has ASD?
Trainers
- Dr Jenny Harrison (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist)
Eligibility criteria
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Infant,
Child
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar
Online
Subsidised rate of $55 available for Victorian publicly employed mental health clinicians.
