Children with FASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions are vulnerable to sexual abuse and victimisation. They are also at increased risk of having inappropriate sexualised behaviours (ISB).
Many professionals are unsure how to best understand and support this complex issue. They seek to support and increase the skills of the individual without relying on shame and punishment but they also need to manage the safety needs of others.
Dr Spiller has been working with complexity for nearly 30 years. A clinical psychologist and former foster carer, she has extensive practical experience supporting children with complex neurodiversities and trauma as well as their parents and carers. The author of two books, "Explained by Brain" and "Mind the Gaps," her approaches are informed by national and international research, best practice guidelines, and real-world practical experience.
This training will:
Highlight the prevalence of this issue in people with FASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Explore the range of factors that can contribute to ISB in these groups.
Explore the role of brain-based abilities and functioning in ISB.
Discuss the concept of "Counterfeit Deviance".
Teach simple tools for mapping brain-based abilities and functioning (not diagnoses) that impact on ISB.
Demonstrate how to use these tools to plan individualised interventions that address core issues contributing to ISB.
Explain the different skills needed to say, do and behave appropriately in different situations.
Provide participants with the tools to advocate for support, including funding support, of children with ISB in schools and with the NDIS
Cost: $325 (+ GST)
Venue: Online
Please note participants are expected to have some prior understanding of neurodiversity, inappropriate sexualised behaviours and trauma in children. This training is suitable for professionals with some prior experience in this area of work.
Learn Practical Tools to Support Children and the Carers of Children with ISB.
Terms and Conditions
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Pricing is not inclusive of GST.
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To receive a refund, written notice of cancellatios must be provided in 10 working days (2 weeks) prior to the workshop date. The cancellation policy is final and not negotiable.
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Registrations can be transferred to another person.
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JumpStart Psychology is not responsible for any personal circumstances that prevent your attendance.
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In the event of presenter cancellation, training will be transferred to an alternative date.
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The workshop running is subject to a minimum number of enrolments.
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Your attendance is subject to full payment being received
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Upon completion of the training, a certificate of completion will be issued via email.
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Pre and post-training evaluations are optional, and any information collected may be de-identified, published and used for quality assurance.