Mental Health and Autism

Course Description

Autism and mental health are deeply interconnected, with complex challenges that often go unrecognized. Individuals with autism frequently experience co-existing mental health disorders that may remain undiagnosed, creating significant barriers to comprehensive care. These unaddressed mental health conditions can profoundly impact:

• Academic performance
• Social functioning
• Family dynamics
• Overall quality of life

Key Focus Areas

• Understanding the complex relationship between autism and mental health
• Identifying often-overlooked mental health conditions in autistic individuals
• Developing strategies for comprehensive, holistic support

Why Choose This Course?

• Comprehensive Understanding: Learn about common co-morbid psychiatric conditions in autistic individuals
• Practical Skills: Gain the ability to identify signs and symptoms of mental health conditions
• Action-Oriented Approach: Understand what steps to take when suspecting a mental health concern
• Professional Development: Enhance your expertise in the intersection of autism and mental health

Participants will:

• List some common factors that may lead to under diagnosed mental health conditions in the Autistic individuals
• Identify common co-morbid psychiatric conditions with Autistic individuals
• Receive a general overview of the commonly seen mental health conditions with autistic individuals
• Identify signs and symptoms of a mental health condition in autistic individuals
• Understand what to do if you suspect a mental health concern with an individual with autism

0.5 Learning CEU Available

This content is intended for those who: are pursuing or are already qualified to provide BCBA supervision to individuals working towards RBT/BCaBA/BCBA designations.

Specifically, this content is intended for new BCBA supervisors who have been certified for less than one year and require a consulting supervisor to oversee their current supervision.