Strategies to Support System-Involved Youth with Autism

Nicole Klasey, Psy.D. and Nancy Acosta

Training Description

Autism and related disorders are being diagnosed more frequently. It’s important for those who support system involved youth on the autism spectrum to understand related diagnoses in order to most effectively support them towards improved outcomes. This training will provide an overview of autism as well as strategies for supporting system-involved youth on the spectrum.

Learning Objective

1. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 indicator that a system-involved youth may be on the autism spectrum.

2. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 strategy to support system-involved youth with autism.