You are invited to attend the first official Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-Affirming Toolkit (span.toolkit) workshop, Australia’s first evidence-based, co-produced, lived experience-led resource portal for healthcare professionals working with Autistic adults at risk of suicide.
Developed by researchers at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), in collaboration with Amaze, Aspect, Barwon Health, Different Journeys, Monash Health, Monash University, and Yellow Ladybugs, the span.toolkit provides free access to neuro-affirming education and training materials, autism-adapted clinical tools for identifying and managing suicidal thoughts and behaviour, and policy guidance to support system-level change for Autistic people.
This event is FREE and open to those interested in autism and suicide prevention, including Autistic people and their supporters, healthcare professionals, the research community, and the general public. This is an adult-focused event and is not suitable for children.
Please note that this is an online event only.
Please note that this event will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend on this day, please contact us to find out about future workshop dates.
Accessibility:
If you have specific access or support needs, you are welcome to indicate these when registering for the event, or by contacting the organisers ahead of the event.
Participation in the Question & Answer session and the networking session is optional.
Program:
12pm: Acknowledgement of Country and Workshop: Dr Claire Brown, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), La Trobe University.
12:40pm: Q&A
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