Autism, Asperger Syndrome & Healthy Sexuality: An Advanced Workshop

Dr. Isabelle Henault Autism Workshop Autism, Asperger Syndrome & Healthy Sexuality: An Advanced Workshop Within recent years there has been a rapid development of interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Yet, there has been little attention devoted to the topic of relationships and sexuality in this population. Based on her extensive work, Dr. Henault will utilize case studies and examples to illustrate strategies designed to improve the social and sexual skills of adolescents and adults with ASD. In her presentation, Dr. Henault will address several critical topics including: friendships, emotions, communications, sexual behavior, intimacy and interpersonal relationships. The presenter will discuss advanced educational techniques regarding sex education within this population as well as the application of useful tools and strategies. The presenter will use the clinical and empirical literature as well as practice knowledge in this area to inform guidelines for best practice.

Educational Objectives:
Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to:

Assess and analyze unresolved sexual needs and problems of those individuals with ASDs.
Discuss laws and regulations about sexuality regarding this populations.
Prepare and develop guidelines on sexuality for helping individuals with ASDs.
Apply Dr. Henault's sex education program in a step-by-step fashion.
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Professionals

Level of Instruction: Basic

Number of CE Credits Offered: 10.5

Cost: $150

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