Strategies to Support System-Involved Youth on the Autism Spectrum

Nancy Acosta, PsyD

Training Description

Children and teens are being diagnosed more frequently with Autism and related disorders. It’s important for social service providers and those who serve and/or support system-involved youth to understand Autism and related diagnoses to most effectively serve and/or support youth on the autism spectrum. This training will provide an overview of Autism and other related diagnoses as well as strategies to work with youth on the spectrum from a strengths-based and neurodivergent affirming perspective.

Learning Objectives

·        Participants will be able to identify at least 1 sign of autism in system-involved youth who are between 1-2 years old.

·        Participants will be able to identify at least 1 sign of autism in teenaged system-involved youth.