Understanding and working with autism in young people
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Understanding and working with autism in young people

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.  

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 ill-health 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 16 August, 9.30am to 4.30pm 
Day 2: Thursday 17 August, 9.30am to 4.30pm

location

In person, Orygen Parkville

This two-day in person 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