Overview

The APS hosts this webinar with the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

Autism is far more prevalent than initially thought and autistic people often experience mental health issues that bring them to see psychologists.

If psychologists are not aware of the subtle presentations of autism, such as the camouflaging subtype, it is possible that they may misdiagnose a personality disorder, and their clients miss out on accurate information, accommodations and support.

This webinar aims to assist health professionals to understand the nexus between autism and personality disorders to maximise the potential for best outcomes for clients who may possess one or both conditions.

It will include the latest research on how autism and personality disorders may present, how to unpack each of them, and the clinical management considerations for each when both are applicable.

Level of Learning

Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those who have some previous learning on the topic.

Duration of access

This webinar will be recorded. Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• recognise how autism can present in a fluently speaking adult,
• describe the ways borderline personality disorder, other personality disorders, and autism can look very similar clinically, and
• conceptualise how personality disorders can develop in an autistic person.

Presenter(s)

Professor Tony Attwood, Dr Michelle Garnett

About the presenter(s)

Professor Tony Attwood PhD is one of the world’s foremost specialists on Autism, with a career spanning five decades, Professor Tony Attwood is currently serving as an adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland, Professor Attwood’s impact has enriched the global understanding of autism. His many books have resonated globally, two of which are now published in over 25 languages.
Dr Michelle Garnett is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism for more than 30 years. In 2005, she founded Minds & Hearts, a globally respected autism clinic, where she served as Director for 15 years until 2020. Alongside Tony Attwood she co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events in 2019, to enhance autism awareness and understanding through live and online training events. She has co-authored seven books on autism, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, and many peer-reviewed journal articles. She has been an invited keynote speaker and conference presenter internationally for over two decades. Dr Garnett is autistic and has ADHD, late diagnosed.