Foundations in Autism for Mental Health Professionals
with Dr Belinda Ratcliffe
Autism affects about 1 in 59 children in Australia. Of those, about half also have an Intellectual Disability and about 70% have a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression in addition to Autism.
Mental health clinicians will increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in autism and mental health assessment and treatment over 4 self-paced modules:
Module 1: What is Autism? In this Module partipants will consolidate their understanding of autism, from the neurodiversity and lived experience perspective as well as DSM-5.
Module 2: Autism and Mental Health. Participants will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the prevalence of mental ill-health health in autism, reflect on the significant gaps in service provision and consider prevention/early intervention for mental health in autism.
Module 3: Clinical Assessment of Mental Health in Autism. Participants will learn Dr Belinda Ratcliffe's 'ground-breaking' model for mental health assessment in autism. Participants will learn a step-by-step process for mental health assessment in this population and obtain skills to apply immediately to their own clinical practice.
Module 4: Mental Health Treatment in Autism. In this Module, participants will learn about how to adapt evidence-based mental health treatment in autism and learn Dr Belinda Ratcliffe's 'revolutionary' technique to adapt mental health treatment, in any clinical setting.
BONUS: Pre-recorded Live 1-hr Q&A with Dr Belinda Ratcliffe
Certificate of participation on completion.
Approximately 8 hours of CPD when you complete all the quizzes, activities and reflections + the 1 hour live Q&A
The course is designed to meet the learning needs of a range of mental health professionals, including:
Psychologists
Mental health social workers
Mental health occupational therapists
Pediatricians
Psychiatrists
Counsellors
Dr Belinda Ratcliffe
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Really great, well presented, very informative!
Really great, well presented, very informative!
Read LessThis course is so comprehensive and yet so easy to follow. I have walked away with so many practical tools and resources. Thank you!
This course is so comprehensive and yet so easy to follow. I have walked away with so many practical tools and resources. Thank you!
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excellent well expressed clear and readable
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Very informative
Read LessExcellent workshop Belinda, I learned a great deal and really enjoyed the format. Well done, and thank you
Excellent workshop Belinda, I learned a great deal and really enjoyed the format. Well done, and thank you
Read LessThis course really highlighted the importance of comprehensive and holistic (5 finger!) approach to assessment and intervention in Autism and mental health. ...
Read MoreThis course really highlighted the importance of comprehensive and holistic (5 finger!) approach to assessment and intervention in Autism and mental health. I would very highly recommend this training to any mental health professional at any level who is looking to learn about Autism and mental health, and evidence-based practice in this area.
Read LessI appreciate how this training remained interesting despite being online
I appreciate how this training remained interesting despite being online
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Excellent
Read LessVery informative and easy to understand!
Very informative and easy to understand!
Read LessClinical Psychology Registrar
Clinical Psychologist, 30 years experience
Mental Health Professional
$389.00
Mental Health Professionals (fully qualified)
$289.00
Provisional/Registrar/Student
4 x $98.00
Monthly Payments
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Most mental health professionals should be able to complete the online course in the equivalent of 1-day (approximately 8 hours).
Yes absolutely! This course provides a comprehensive foundation in autism, mental health assessment in autism and mental health treatment in autism.
Other clinicians with experience in autism have found this course highly beneficial in consolidating their own knowledge in the latest evidence-based practice and learning new tips and tricks. Belinda's case studies and stories provide opportunities for reflection and new learning.
No problem - this will be recorded and available for you to watch in your own time in the online learning platform.
All participants will have 12 months access to the online learning platform. Some of the written learning materials (e.g. slides, handouts) will be available to download.
Yes absolutely! Bulk discounts for teams of 5+ mental health professionals are available, please email Dr Belinda Ratcliffe ([email protected]) to discuss your organisation's needs.
Yes absolutely! However, it is highly recommended that all prospective supervisees complete the online course first, to get the most out of the supervision experience.
Yes - Absolutely! Dr Belinda Ratcliffe is passionate about embracing the lived experience of Autistic Individuals and affirming identify and experiences. This course has been reviewed, and subsequently edited before being released by an Autism Advisory Panel. As at May 2021 over 600 participants have completed this training, including autistic mental health professionals and parents/carers of autistic individuals. Dr Ratcliffe acknolwedges the trauma of autistic people experienced from 'treatment'. It is important to note that this course is NOT a course about 'treatment for core symptoms of autism'. Rather, this course is specifically designed for mental health professionals to upskill in mental health assessment and mental health treatment for autistic individuals. Participants learn the difference between autism (which is the way the brain is wired up) and mental-ill health (e.g. depression, anxiety, PTSD), which impacts 70% of autistic individuals. Dr Ratcliffe advocates for inclusive mental health care for everyone and believes everyone, including autistic individuals have the right to good mental health.