Strategies to Support System-Involved Youth on the Autism Spectrum

Nicole Kelly, PsyD & 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 youth who are between 1-2 years old.

· Participants will be able to identify at least 1 sign of autism in teenage youth.