Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may predispose a young person to experience mental ill-health and treatment often requires modification to meet the young person’s needs, such as engagement, CBT skills and social interventions. This two-day workshop will explore the features of ASD in young people and discuss common comorbid mental health conditions and the associated complexity in working with this group.This event will cover:
- the features of autism in young people, including gender differences th
- the role of screening tools and pathways for formal assessment
- identify interpersonal and social challenges common in ASD;
- formulate how ASD might predispose a young person to experience mental ill-health and specific suicide risk factors;
- adapt therapeutic engagement, case formulation, and treatment planning to be autism-friendly
Eligibility criteria
Categories:
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Youth
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Via Zoom
An administrative fee is charged to mental health clinicians working within Victoria at $50.00 per day. Those working in private practice or working outside Victoria will be charged $220.00 per day of training.
