Module 8: Medication and Behavioral Considerations
Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA – Kids and Family Counseling
5/26 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE
5/29 3:30-4:30pm REGISTER HERE
Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and folks can register for one or many!
TARGET AUDIENCE
Therapist, Counselors, Peer Supports, BCBA, SLP, OT, RN/APP, Psychologist, Parents, Caregivers
TRAINING DESCRIPTION
This module provides an overview of psychopharmacological treatments used with individuals diagnosed with ASD and co-occurring mental health conditions. Participants will learn about common medications, potential behavioral side effects, and the importance of collaborative care with prescribing providers. Guidance will be provided on behavioral data collection for medication monitoring and when to initiate a referral to psychiatry.
CONTENTS
Module 8: Medication and Behavioral Considerations
1. Title Slide: Medications, Behavior, and Collaboration
2. Common Medications Used in ASD + MH
3. Behavioral Side Effects of Medication
4. Monitoring and Reporting Behavioral Changes
5. Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
6. When to Refer to Psychiatry
7. Provider Role in Psychopharmacology Support
8. Sample Behavior-Pharmacology Log
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will be able to identify commonly prescribed medications for ASD and mental health conditions, monitor for behavioral side effects, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to support medication management.
