Event Details
AUTISM SEMINAR, Pathway of Care / Service for Adults with ASD
Current research suggests that over 1 in 100 people may be on the autistic spectrum, with around 50% not having intellectual disability. People with autistic spectrum disorder have an increased risk of psychiatric illness. The programme for this seminar on the psychiatric support needs of people with Autism is being finalised, with a superb panel of expert speakers.
Organised by Dr John Hillery, Prof Louise Gallagher and Dr Linda O’Rourke, this is an important meeting for all psychiatrists with an interest in the development of psychiatric services for adults with ASD. Contributors include Prof Terry Brugha, Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester. Dr Alison Stansfield, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Lead & Consultant Psychiatrist for the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service. Dr Amanda Burke, ECD and Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, and Adam Harris social entrepreneur and Founder – CEO of AsIAm.ie
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Date: Friday 20th October 2017
Location: Hilton Hotel, Kilmainham, Dublin
CPD: Approved by CPsychI for 5.5 External CPD Credits
Registration Fees:
CPsychI members – €165
Non-CPsychI members – €290
CPsychI members can book online at this link: https://irishpsychiatry.ie/product/autism-seminar-2017/
Non CPsychI members please return the Booking Form to mona@irishpsychiatry.ie to secure your place at the seminar.
Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS) for NCHDs in Non-Training Posts:
A limited number of CPD-SS places are available for NCHDs registered on the 2017/18 CPD-SS. To book your place using CPD-SS funding, please complete and return the Booking Form to pdp@irishpsychiatry.ie
