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This workshop examines the impact on families of having a child, teen, or adult member diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Extended family and sibling relationships will be examined, as well as information on the most current studies that address genetic and environmental issues, the rise in diagnosis, and financial costs associated with having a family member with a diagnosis of ASD. Participants will learn how to access treatment services from the beginning phases of diagnosis through adulthood and how to identify resources for therapies, with a focus on evidence-based practice. Participants will learn strategies for working collaboratively with families of diverse backgrounds, helping them manage issues of grief, loss, and stress, and empowering families to support family health and quality of life. This workshop satisfies the State of Illinois cultural competence CE requirement for social workers.
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