Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may predispose a young person to experience mental health difficulties, 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:
- identify the features of autism in young people, including gender differences and understand the role of screening tools and pat
- 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, including involving families, modi
Categories:
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Advanced
Lifespans:
Youth
Monday 4 March 2024
09:00 to 16:00 Add to calendar
09:00 to 16:00 Add to calendar
Tuesday 5 March 2024
09:00 to 16:00 Add to calendar
09:00 to 16:00 Add to calendar
Parkville
Provided by
Orygen Clinical Training
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