This workshop will focus on Autism and ADHD in children 0-12 and adolescents diagnosed in childhood. This workshop includes:
- How common is ADHD in autistic children and adolescents.
- Key co-occurring features.
- Overview of assessment process for ADHD in the context of autism or autism assessment.
- Best practice supports and practical strategies for ADHD and co-occurring autism.
Lived experience perspectives will be incorporated throughout.
Who is the training for?
Mental health clinicians and other professionals working with children 0-12 and adolescents diagnosed in childhood, e.g. psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, paediatricians, headspace clinicians, psychiatrists and registrars.
Who provides the training?
Dr Emma Sciberras, Senior Clinical Psychologist; Autism/Neurodevelopmental Coordinator: Peninsula Health; Honorary Research Fellow, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
A/Prof Daryl Efron, Paediatrician: Royal Children’s Hospital; Honorary Research Fellow: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Johanna Rouse, Autism Lecturer & Senior Occupational Therapist: Mindful
A/Prof Frances Saunders, Statewide Autism Coordinator & Senior Speech Pathologist: Mindful
Lived and living experience perspectives.
Prerequisite training
ADHD Introductory
To be eligible for this training participants are required to complete ADHD Introductory(online on-demand training module). Please see our FAQs for further information.