In association with Attwood & Garnet Events this Masterclass is presented by Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett. This day is available to health care professionals only.
Dr Tony Attwood, Clinical Psychologist, is the acknowledged world expert on therapy with ASD clients. Professor at both Griffith University in Australia and Strathclyde University in Scotland, he’s worked with an estimated 8000 clients with some form of ASD diagnosis. He is author of innumerable peer reviewed studies and book chapters on autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and ASD. He’s also published 15 books in the field with sales topping 1 million, and titles translated into 28 languages.
Presented by Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett
ABOUT THIS MASTER CLASS
Course materials are presented, using a combination of didactic teaching, taped demonstrations from real life clinical sessions, case studies, and question time. Each day is a stand-alone workshop, and participants may choose either one or both workshops.
Day One
Designing/conducting a diagnostic assessment for a child or adolescent who may have autism (levels 1 and 2), comorbidity and differential diagnoses, screening/diagnostic tools, report preparation, designing a treatment plan, and sharing results with families and children/adolescents.
Day Two
Innovations in CBT for depression in adolescents with autism (levels 1 and 2), anxiety reduction strategies, managing challenging behaviours, fostering expression of affection and friendships, and professional challenges in the field.
Who This Master Class Is For
Health and educational professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, paediatricians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers and counsellors.
Dr Michelle GarnettMPsych(Clin) PhD MAPS MCCP, Founder and Director of Minds & Hearts
Dr Michelle Garnett PhD is a clinical psychologist and Founder and Director of Minds & Hearts, a clinic specialising in Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in Australia. Michelle has co-authored six books on autism. Her recent book with Barb Cook is a seminal work on the female presentation, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism.
Prof Tony AttwoodClinical Psychologist, Professor at Griffith University in Australia and Strathclyde University in Scotland
Dr Tony Attwood, Clinical Psychologist, is the acknowledged world expert on therapy with autistic clients. Professor at both Griffith University in Australia and Strathclyde University in Scotland, he’s worked with an estimated 8000 clients with some form of autism diagnosis. He is author of innumerable peer reviewed studies and book chapters on autism. He’s also published 15 books in the field with sales topping 1 million, and titles translated into 28 languages. These include CBT to Help Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome to Understand and Express Affection: A Manual for Professionals (2013) and Exploring Depression, and Beating the Blues: A CBT Self-Help Guide to Understanding and Coping with Depression in Asperger’s Syndrome (2016).
“Dear Toni, thank you very much for a comprehensive, informative and fabulous seminar/webinar. I not only learned a lot but also enjoyed every minute. Also thank to the kind and helpful people from SDS. It was again a great experience. Thank you all again.”
“This is so good. Lots of fabulous ideas for therapy.. lots of fascinating observations that are challenging a few received wisdoms, which is helping me think freshly about some clients, past and present...”
Thank you, one of the best presentations I have ever seen!
