NOTE: The Post-Diagnostic Groups have now been replaced by SCP workshops that are open not only to those who have received a diagnosis but also to those who are currently undergoing assessment or who are on the waiting list. You can read more about it on http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/tag/scp-workshops-parents-carers.

The Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Post-Diagnostic Groups (PDG) are workshops that are offered to parents and carers of children or young people who have received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

The workshops run weekly and rotate between the following four topics every month:

– Autism and Well-being : This session discusses information around Autism, Mental Health and well-being delivered by Clinical Psychologists and Mental Health Practitioners.
– Autism and Sensory Differences : Delivered by Occupational Therapists in the team, this session offers information for parents around sensory behaviours and how to support this at home.
– Autism and Communication : This session provides information around speech and language and communication, delivered by Speech and Language Therapists.
– Understanding and Working with the Education System : This session is delivered by Educational Psychologists and provides all information related to SEN and School.

You can view the list of upcoming Post-Diagnostic Group workshop on http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/events/category/workshop/scp-post-diagnostic-group/list/

Below are some articles and events on our website that refer to the SCP PDGs. Please click on a specific event to learn more and to book your place.