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 1 - Wednesday 5th June 2024
Day 2 - Thursday 6th June 2024
Online
The training will comprise didactic and interactive experiential sessions. The workshop will include PowerPoint slides, video clips, online documents, and both large and small group discussions. Regular short breaks will be included throughout the training.
Participants will need a computer, laptop or tablet with internet access and a working camera and microphone to take part in the workshop.
If you are unable to access any of the required equipment, or are unable to attend any part of the workshop, please let us know as soon as possible.
Pre-reading, handouts and the Zoom meeting link will be sent to participants via email prior to the workshop.
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