Strategies to Support System-Involved Youth with Autism

Nicole Klasey, Psy.D. 

Training Description

Autism and related disorders are being diagnosed more frequently. It’s important for social service providers, foster parents and natural supports to understand the diagnoses to effectively work with system-involved youth on the autism spectrum. This training will provide an overview of autism as well as strategies to work with system-involved youth on the spectrum.

Learning Objectives

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.