$345.00 per person
Knowledge and practical skills to help Occupational Therapists support their clients in navigating the transition through puberty.
This half day live online training will equip you with knowledge, skills and tools to help young people with autism, neurodivergence and disability navigate the transition through the puberty years.
Run by Occupational Therapists from Bloom Wellbeing, who are the creators of the successful Puberty Plus suite of programs, which have been running since 2017.
This virtual training will be held via Zoom.
Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm (ACDT)
Location: Zoom (a link will be sent to you via email after payment).
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the impact of autism and disability on the experience of puberty
- Recognise the occupational performance issues that arise for people with autism, neurodivergence and disability during puberty - categorised under the NDIS functional domains
- Understand the connection between autism and neurodivergence, and gender non-conformity; and how this impacts on the puberty experience for young people
- Review the current literature and evidence based strategies for puberty support in occupational therapy
- Understand the role of Occupational Therapy in supporting young people with disability to manage puberty
- Be aware of the practical strategies, tools and resources available for intervention - focused in the areas of: body changes, hygiene, personal care, menstruation (understanding and management), emotional regulation, friendships and social skills, gender stereotypes, confidence and resilience and consent and bodily autonomy.
- How to integrate puberty-management and life skills goals, into client therapy plans
- Understand Occupational Therapy scope of practice in this field, and onward referral channels
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Purchase notes:
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