Understanding and working with autism in young people
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Understanding and Working with Autism in Young People

This two-day workshop will explore the features of ASD in young people and discuss common comorbid mental health conditions.

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 associated complexity in working with this group.

At the completion of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • identify the features of autism in young people, including gender differences and understand 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 health difficulties and specific suicide risk factors; and
  • adapt therapeutic engagement, case formulation, and treatment planning to be autism-friendly; including involving families, modifying risk management and intervention skills.

Day one – Wednesday 30 October 2024, 9.30am-4.30pm

Day two - Thursday 31  October 2024, 9.30am-4.30pm

LOCATION

In person, Parkville

This two-day workshop will be held in the Orygen Colonial Foundation Innovation Centre, 35 Poplar Road, Parkville.

Please arrive by 9.15am for a 9.30am start. Paid parking is available on site and at the Melbourne Zoo nearby. Public transport is available at Royal Park Station (Upfield line), and Tram 58 (West Coburg).

Registration