This is the second of two seminars hosted by CESPHN for our mental health commissioned service providers.

There is growing recognition that autistic people require modifications and accommodations to existing psychological therapies to improve outcomes. This seminar will support the work of mental health clinicians developing their skills to meet the unique needs of autistic people receiving mental health treatment.

Speaker:

Professor Adam Guastella

Michael Crouch Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health

Brain and Mind Centre

Children's Hospital Westmead Clinical School

Learning Outcomes

• An understanding of the common barriers and challenges to the implementation of traditional Cognitive-Behavioural therapies.
• A review of the existing evidence for modifications to psychological therapies to improve outcomes for autistic people.
• Based on the above, recommendations for frameworks and adaptations to improve therapeutic outcomes.
• Discussion of case studies with members to consolidate learning outcomes.  

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When:

9:30 AM – 12 PM, Wednesday 18 June 2025

Where:

CESPHN Mascot Office, Tower A, Level 5, 201 Coward St, Mascot NSW 2020

Registration closes Monday, 23 June 2025.

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Register at https://events.humanitix.com/modifying-therapeutic-practices-for-autistic-people-considering-accommodations-for-mainstream-therapies