Mental health and autism

Family Workshop

Suitable for parents and carers of individuals aged 5-18.

The autism spectrum is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder and can present in many ways. For a significant number of people on the autism spectrum, anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges can arise and heavily impact on everyday life.

Presented by a counsellor with more than 20 years’ experience working with people on the spectrum, this session will specifically look at mental health in the context of the autism.

Topics covered in this workshop:

How mental health concerns can present in children, adolescence and adults on the autism spectrum
Practical strategies to support wellbeing and reduce mental health concerns
Signs that an adolescent may have suicidal thoughts
Practical strategies on how to respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and
How to help support mental health in the short and long term.

If this workshop is full, please contact Emma Bennett on ebennett@autismsa.org.au.

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Workshop Definitions:

GENERAL WORKSHOPS are designed to give participants an introduction to
understanding the autism spectrum and provides workshop participants with the knowledge of key strategies to support individuals in a range of settings.

IN FOCUS WORKSHOPS are designed for participants who have a good, current
understanding of autism and are looking for a more in-depth understanding
relating to a particular area of the autism field. This greater knowledge in turn
provides greater confidence in applying strategies to support individuals in this
area. It is recommended that participants attend an Autism SA General Workshop prior to attending an In-Focus Workshop or Masterclass unless they have a good, current understanding of autism.

MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS are based on the concept that there is always more to learn. Masterclasses are short intensive workshops that are designed to provide participants who already have a sound current understanding of autism, with specific and extended content relating to a particular topic, strategy or program.

For all NDIS funding, workshops will be included under:

Support item: 15_038_0117_1_3 (Training for carers/parents)
$63.21 per hour

When paying invoices please include booking/invoice number.
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Notice:

To ensure we prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and reduce the risk of exposure to our clients, our staff and visitors, when you arrive you will be asked to examine your own health and complete a form that will ask the following questions:

Have you been in close contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (or suspected, awaiting a test outcome) coronavirus?
Have you returned from overseas in the past 14 days?
Have you returned from interstate in the past 14 days?
Are you feeling sick with fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fatigue?
Have you been instructed by a healthcare professional to get tested for COVID-19?

Please note that if you are unwell or at risk of COVID-19, you will not be able to attend the face-to-face workshop at that time. Our team will work with you to find an alternative solution.