Name: One-to-One Sessions with an Educational Psychologist
Start: 2026-09-10T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-10T12:00:00+01:00
Location: North Star Centre

What is Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)?

According to the National Autistic Society (NAS):

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Autism is a spectrum condition. All autistic people share certain difficulties, but being autistic will affect them in different ways.

Other Names for Autism

Different labels have historically been used to diagnose autism:

– autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
– autism spectrum condition (ASC)
– classic autism
– Kanner autism
– pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
– high-functioning autism (HFA)
– Asperger syndrome
– Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

This reflects the different diagnostic manuals and tools used, and the different autism profiles presented by individuals.

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Community Play Workshop

This workshop shares practical ideas you can try at home to support sensory regulation for children with social communication differences. It aims to improve parental and child wellbeing through play.

Understanding and Working with the Primary Education System (South Manchester)

Understanding and Working with the Primary Education System (South Manchester)

Delivered by educational psychologists, this session provides info about SEND, neurodiversity in education, and how children's needs can be met by schools.

Understanding Communication Differences (South Manchester)

Understanding Communication Differences (South Manchester)

This workshop aims to impart parents with language and communication strategies to use with their children.

Understanding Sensory Differences (South Manchester)

Understanding Sensory Differences (South Manchester)

This workshop aims to impart parents and carers with information about sensory differences amongst neurodivergent people.

Understanding Neurodiversity and Wellbeing (South Manchester)

Understanding Neurodiversity and Wellbeing (South Manchester)

This session discusses information around Neurodiversity, Mental Health and Well-being delivered by Clinical Psychologists and Mental Health Practitioners.

Understanding and Working with the Secondary-aged Education System (North Manchester)

Understanding and Working with the Secondary-aged Education System (North Manchester)

Delivered by educational psychologists, this session provides info about SEND, neurodiversity in education, and how children's needs can be met by schools.

Understanding Sensory Differences (Online parent/carer workshop)

Understanding Sensory Differences (Online parent/carer workshop)

The workshop is for parents and carers of children and young people from pre-school years, up to 18yrs of age. This workshop will develop your understanding of the sensory system. It considers how neurodivergent individuals may experience sensory differences.

Understanding Communication Differences (North Manchester)

Understanding Communication Differences (North Manchester)

This workshop aims to impart parents with language and communication strategies to use with their children.

By Karen Woodhouse|2026-09-02T18:07:31+01:00October 13th, 2026|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication, Harpurhey District Centre, Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, needs-led model, neurodiversity, North Manchester, SCP Workshops for Parents and Carers, Social Communication Pathway, speech and language therapy|

Understanding Neurodiversity and Wellbeing (North Manchester)

Understanding Neurodiversity and Wellbeing (North Manchester)

This session discusses information around Neurodiversity, Mental Health and Well-being delivered by Clinical Psychologists and Mental Health Practitioners.

“Cool to be You” Game Day

“Cool to be You” Game Day

Let's celebrate neurodiversity by acknowledging the importance of all neurotypes. Whether you're autistic, neurotypical or neurodivergent in any other way, you're welcome to join this inclusive get-together amongst parents, carers, children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) who live in,