ASD and Gender Dysphoria (online)

Description

This presentation will provide an introduction to gender dysphoria as well as an understanding of gender issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders. The current research will be summarised and clinical considerations will be discussed and illustrated through case discussion

This event will cover:

Current research in Gender and ASD
ASD traits and gender identity
Gender Dysphoria service at RCH and current treatment approaches
Case studies and discussion of treatment
Future directions and research

Trainers

RCH Gender Clinic
RCH Specialist Autism Team
Orygen

Eligibility criteria

This workshop is 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
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory, Intermediate
Lifespans: Child, Adolescent, Youth

Thursday 5 November 2020
09:00 to 12:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$99

Subsidised rate of $55 available for Victorian publicly employed mental health clinicians.

Provided by Mindful

For further information contact

mindful-asd@unimelb.edu.au

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