Description
This half day workshop will focus on how to adapt mental health therapy to make it more accessible and effective for autistic adults.This event will cover:
- Introduction to neurodiversity affirming practice.
- Key life stages, transitions and experiences that might contribute to autistic adults accessing therapy.
- Lived experience and evidence-based perspectives on adapting psychotherapy for autistic adults.
- Case examples and practical strategies to integrate into your clinical practice.
Trainers
- Melanie Cooke (Clinical Psychologist) — Private Practice
- Elle Perry (Clinical Psychologist) — Coordinator RMH Autism Consultation and Evaluation service
- Leonie Wilson (Speech Pathologist) — Coordinator RMH Autism Consultation and Evaluation service
Categories:
Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Capability 14 - Embedding evidence-informed continuous improvement
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Adult
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar
Online
$130 inc GST: General
$65 inc GST: Victorian CYMHS/CAMHS/ICYMHS, Orygen clinicians, Take Two, Victorian headspace, ACCHO/ACCHS, Childrens' Health & Wellbeing Locals (Brimbank-Melton/Loddon-Bendigo/Southern-Monash), AMHS (including Forensicare)
