# Event Details - **Event Name**: Autistic Young People & MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: This workshop explores features of autism spectrum disorder in young people and common co-occurring mental health conditions.About this EventAudienceMental health practitioners seeking an introduction to working with Autistic young people experiencing mental health difficulties.OverviewAutistic young people experience mental health difficulties at a higher rate than the general population. This evidence-based, experiential workshop (e.g., role plays) explores features of autism spectrum disorder in young people, identification pathways, and common co-occurring mental health conditions. Participants will learn engagement strategies, risk considerations, and therapeutic adaptations to support Autistic young people and their families.Learning OutcomesBy the end of the workshop you will be able to:Identify autism features, including gender differences, and understand screening and assessment pathwaysRecognise interpersonal and social difficulties common in Autistic youthFormulate links between autism and mental health vulnerabilities, including suicide risk factorsAdapt engagement, formulation, and treatment planning to be autism-friendlyDay 1: Wednesday 19 August 2026Day 2: Thursday 20 August 2026NB: This workshop is designed to be interactive and experiential and will include activities such as role-plays and group discussions. In online workshops, we expect participants to have their camera on throughout, particularly when engaging in these activities. If you have any concerns about any of these expectations please contact us. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parkville/autistic-young-people-and-mh-difficulties-understanding-and-adapting-practice/100001977567984075 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, workshops, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: PYMHWS - Colonial Foundation Innovation Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 160, max: 540, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parkville - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: PYMHWS - Colonial Foundation Innovation Centre - **lat**: -37.7801959 - **long**: 144.9478953 - **full address**: PYMHWS - Colonial Foundation Innovation Centre, 35 Poplar Road, Parkville, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Autistic Young People & MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e922dba3585a56b1fe952d3defe30239c02c20baed6234982cf2a8c946c3d1a7-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1772810656 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Autistic Young People & MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice being held? - **A:** Autistic Young People & MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at PYMHWS - Colonial Foundation Innovation Centre, 35 Poplar Road, Parkville, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Autistic Young People & MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice? - **A:** Autistic Young People & MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice is organized by Orygen Clinical Training. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Autistic Young People & MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parkville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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