Autism and Sexual Development

Description

This online presentation aims to provide an overview of challenges young people with autism may face throughout their sexual development. Sexual behaviours are discussed and understood through an autism lens. Strategies to support sexual education and to promote a positive approach to sexuality is also discussed.

Eligibility criteria

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

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Child, Adolescent, Youth

Friday 24 February 2023
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$120

Subsidised rate of $60 is available to Victorian CYMHS/CAMHS, Orygen, Infant Child Family Health and Wellbeing Hubs, Headspace, ACCHO/ACCHS and Take Two clinicians.

Provided by Mindful

For further information contact

mindful-asd@unimelb.edu.au

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