Autism and Suicide Prevention: 13 March 2026
13 March 2026, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Presented by OTARC, Dr Sanjay Patel, & Mindful
This is a 5.5 hour workshop delivered online via Zoom live webinar.
$210 (inc. GST): General
$105 (inc. GST): Victorian clinicians in ICYMHS, headspace, Take Two, ACCHOs, & Children’s Health & Wellbeing Locals.
Please read our Cancellation and Attendance policy before booking.
Our workshops sell out quickly and therefore may not be available. We are sorry if you cannot access the training you would like to at this time.
What does the training include?
This 5.5-hour live webinar covers suicide risk and prevention strategies in autistic children and youth. Clinical expertise and case examples will be incorporated in the training to support participants to develop their knowledge about how to assess and respond to suicidality. During this training you will:
- Learn about suicide prevalence and risk factors for autistic people
- Explore suicide risk assessment tools and resources adapted for this population
- Listen to lived experienced perspectives on suicidality and accessing mental health care
- Explore case examples and develop suicide safety plans for autistic youth.
Who is the training for?
Mental health clinicians and other professionals working with autistic children and young people, e.g. psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, psychiatrists and registrars.
Who provides the training?
Dr Darren Hedley, Associate Professor, Principal Research Fellow and Research Director of the Health & Wellbeing research program: Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), La Trobe University
Dr Claire Brown, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Health & Wellbeing Research Program: OTARC, La Trobe University
Dr Jodie Wilson, Research Associate: OTARC, La Trobe University
Dr Sanjay Patel, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist: Royal Children’s Hospital
Johanna Rouse, Autism Lecturer and Senior Occupational Therapist: Mindful
Lived and living experience perspectives.
What do participants say about the training?
“I really appreciated that the training covered both research and practical strategies. I think this is an excellent example of training that will help research reach clinical practice.”
“I found the information about safety plans very helpful, especially around personalising them and having separate 'plans' for family members.”
“A reminder of use of language, working in collaboration with clients in creating their safety plan and being creative - engaging in their interests”
“(I liked the) use of multidisciplinary professionals and lived experience perspectives”
Mindful - Autism Training Cancellation and Attendance Policy
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