The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States is currently 1 in 31, an increase from 1 in 151 in 2000. As a result, more mental health practitioners in clinical settings find themselves working with parents of children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Raising a child diagnosed on the Autism spectrum can be a traumatic experience for families. Some families will learn to cope or become resilient; while others will experience maladaption. There exists a large and excellent body of literature about autism; what is not so readily available is a conceptual and theoretical model of integration that can be used to guide clinicians in their work with these families. In this webinar participants will learn how autism effects the family and identify factors that influence family adaptation. In addition participants will learn how to apply stress and coping models to understand, assess and treat these families. [Elective for Child/Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program]
To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Explain the different Stress and Coping Models that can be applied to understanding the difference in adjustment to raising a child on the autism spectrum.
Identify internal and external contextual factors that influence maternal stress, mental health, and family functioning in families of children with autism
Apply evidence-based coping strategies and clinical interventions that can support the psychological well-being and resilience of mothers of children with autism.