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.

Understanding and Working with the Education System: Post-Diagnostic Workshop (Primary)

This session is delivered by Educational Psychologists and provides all information related to SEN and School.

By Karen Woodhouse|2024-05-05T15:36:29+01:00May 23rd, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Education, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, One Education, primary school, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, SENDIASS, Social Communication Pathway|

SCP Communication Workshop for Parents/Carers

SCP Communication Workshop for Parents/Carers

This session provides information around speech and language and communication, delivered by Speech and Language Therapists.

By Karen Woodhouse|2024-05-05T15:33:42+01:00May 16th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, Social Communication Pathway|

Autism and Sensory Differences Post-Diagnostic Workshop

Autism and Sensory Differences Post-Diagnostic Workshop

Delivered by Occupational Therapists in the team, this session offers information for parents around sensory behaviours and how to support this at home.

By Karen Woodhouse|2024-05-05T15:29:38+01:00May 9th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, sensory processing, Social Communication Pathway|

Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop

Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop

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

By Karen Woodhouse|2024-05-05T15:10:11+01:00May 2nd, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, mental health and wellbeing, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, Social Communication Pathway|

Understanding and Working with the Education System: Post-Diagnostic Workshop (Secondary)

Understanding and Working with the Education System: Post-Diagnostic Workshop (Secondary)

This workshop provides parents with information about the educational and support needs of autistic children and young people.

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-04-24T14:57:40+01:00April 25th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Education, Further Education, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, One Education, Post-16, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, secondary school, SENDIASS, Social Communication Pathway|

Autism and Communication Post-Diagnostic Workshop

Autism and Communication Post-Diagnostic Workshop

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

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-04-24T14:57:01+01:00April 24th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, Social Communication Pathway|

Autism and Sensory Differences Post-Diagnostic Workshop

Autism and Sensory Differences Post-Diagnostic Workshop

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

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-04-24T14:52:42+01:00April 18th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, sensory processing, Social Communication Pathway|

Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop

Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop

This workshop aims to impart parents and carers with information about autism and what it could mean for your child/family + what support is available.

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-04-24T14:51:27+01:00April 17th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, mental health and wellbeing, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, Social Communication Pathway|

Autism Acceptance Cinema Screening – “Life, Animated”

Autism Acceptance Cinema Screening – “Life, Animated”

We have now opened this event to all families of autistic and neurodivergent (ND) children and young people. If you are ND yourself or you have an autistic/neurodivergent child or young person in the family, we'd love to enjoy the movie with you on

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-04-14T11:18:54+01:00April 16th, 2024|Categories: Celebration, Community|Tags: autism, Autism in Schools, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, World Autism Acceptance Week|

What Does Autism Mean to You?

What Does Autism Mean to You?

We have now opened this activity to all families of autistic children and young people, plus we extended the deadline to 9pm on Sunday, 14 April. If you are autistic yourself or you have an autistic child/ young person in the family, please feel