About this event
Autistic Burnout is a complex phenomenon that is only just gaining recognition as a clinical syndrome. As it’s obvious from the name, it affects autistic people – though, strictly speaking, anyone with any kind of NeuroDevelopmental condition is liable to experience it at least once in their lifetime. Often unrecognised, it gets misdiagnosed as “stress”, “depression”, “burnout” or even “catatonic stupor”. Although it shares many symptoms and signs with all these (and many other) conditions, it has specifics demanding differences in approach to treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. This workshop is a two-part event, with the first part dedicated to outlining the background, the natural history of the phenomenon and the diagnosis in practice. The second part, two weeks later, will discuss the successful approaches to treatment and prevention (primary & secondary). The evidence base underlying the workshop is discussed throughout. N.B. This is an interactive workshop; the participants will be asked to participate in the discussion during the webinars, and complete a questionnaire and a reflection piece within a week after each webinar (expected total time investment is 0.5 – 1.0 hour MAXIMUM, in addition to the ≈ 4 hrs in-classroom activity).
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Will be able to discuss the theoretical and practical neuroscience evidence underlying the phenomenon of Autistic Burnout.
- Learn to identify symptoms and signs of autistic burnout, and to discuss the possible options of differential diagnosis.
- Discuss optimising AB treatment and rehabilitation as appropriate for each individual patient, and draw up a plan for preventing AB: whether talking about the primary presentation, or a relapse.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- MH HCPs working with Autistic/ND individuals.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Giving you the necessary tools to diagnose and treat AB, as well as the preventative approaches.
Dr Liliya is an Autistic Psychiatrist with ADHD, living & working in Oxford, UK. She is the author of the novel AUTISTIC: From First Principles Understanding and Training Framework; a popular keynote speaker and presenter. She also offers a highly individualised 1:1 para-diagnostic support to a small number of Neurodivergent/Autistic high flyers.
RECORDING
This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.
ZOOM
This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.
SELF-SELECT FEE
The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.
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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.
Dr. Liliya Bakiyeva Wheatcraft
In her early 40s, Dr Wheatcraft has an impressive portfolio with dual expertise in autism & ADHD specifically, as a full Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists AND an adult diagnosed with autism & ADHD in her 4th decade.
Website | www.autismdoctor.org
LinkedIn | Dr Liliya (neé Bakiyeva) Wheatcraft, AuDHD, MRCPsych, FRSA
