Module 12: Transition to Adulthood and Mental Health
6/16/25 12:30-1:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON
6/19/25 3:30-4:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON
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!
Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA – Kids and Family Counseling
TARGET AUDIENCE
Therapist, Counselors, Peer Supports, BCBA, SLP, OT, RN/APP, Psychologist, Parents, Caregivers
TRAINING DESCRIPTION
The final module addresses the mental health and developmental challenges associated with the transition to adulthood for autistic individuals. Topics include identity formation, independence, community integration, and increased risk for suicidality and depression. Participants will explore skill-building strategies that promote self-determination and successful transitions, and apply these strategies to case-based planning for transition-age youth.
CONTENTS
Module 12: Transition to Adulthood and Mental Health
1. Title Slide: Transition-Age Youth with ASD
2. Developmental and Emotional Challenges in Adolescence
3. Identity, Independence, and Mental Health Risks
4. Suicidality and Depression in Autistic Teens
5. Skill-Building for Self-Determination
6. Community Integration and Vocational Supports
7. Clinical Strategies for Transition Planning
8. Case Review: Supporting Young Adults
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will be able to identify common mental health risks in transition-age autistic youth, support skill development for independence and identity, and develop clinically informed transition plans.
