Webinar: Navigating the first conversation about autism with parents
If you are a therapist, graduate or allied health professional looking for a great professional development join us in our upcoming webinar on September 6th, 2023 at 12:30pm AEST.
“Do I mention autism?” is a frequently asked question of Early Start Australia’s Speech Pathologist Robyn Stephen who has spent a lifelong career working with parents and neurodivergent children helping them to find positive pathways forward.
At Early Start Australia we are fortunate to have many passionate and highly experienced clinicians who enthusiastically support clinical growth of those early in their career through to experienced clinicians. Robyn is one of these people and she is delighted to be presenting on a topic so close to her heart.
Register todayEarly Start Australia has developed this webinar series to acknowledge clinicians everywhere for the great work they do in supporting children and their families.
Whether you’re an experienced clinician or just starting out in your field, we hope you join us for a rare opportunity for complimentary professional development.
About our speaker
Robyn Stephen, Speech Pathologist & Practice Principal, Early Start Australia | VIC | Box Hill South
Robyn was on the Steering Committee for the first National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism in Australia, Speech Pathology Australia working group for the Autism Practice Guide update in 2022 and is a founding member of the Developmental and Autism Assessment Team at Melbourne Paediatric Specialists Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.
What we want you to take away from this session:
- The confidence to initiate the conversation early
- Preparation for when a parent asks “is it autism?”
- The knowledge and skills to carry out the conversation.
- Practical strategies to support parents with a family centred, child-centred and strengths-based approach
- A new set of tools to help you handle challenging conversations
Event details
🎯 Complimentary professional development session with Q&A
📅 Wednesday, 6th September
🕖 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AEST/ 10:30-11:30 WST
🏢 Online Zoom webinar
⭐️ You will receive a certificate of attendance
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