Description
This 2-day online training will focus on providing mental health clinicians working with adults further practical tools for working with autistic adults. Please note this training does not focus on moderate to severe intellectual disability and associated behavioural interventions. Please contact Mindful for further information with regards to training options in this area.This event will cover:
- Best practice tools and processes for screening and diagnostic assessment of autism in adults.
- Common co-occurring mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions in autistic adults.
- Case example of an adult assessment including formulation
- Neuroaffirming feedback processes and reccommendations for post diagnostic support
- Lived experience perspective.
Trainers
- Dr Aspasia Stacey Rabba (Autism Coordinator and Senior Clinical Psychologist) — Monash Health
- Dr Umesh Babu (Consultant Psychiatrist) — Monash Health
Eligibility criteria
This training is designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech pathologists, psychiatric nurses and peer support workers.
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
09:00 to 16:00 Add to calendar
09:00 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Online
$450 inc GST: General
$250 inc GST: Victorian CYMHS/CAMHS/AMHS: including Orygen, Victorian headspace, ACCHO/ACCHS, Take Two clinicians, and clinicians employed at Victorian publicly funded Adult Mental Health Services (including Forensicare).
