The Social Communication Pathway (SCP) is the local autism assessment service in Manchester. The SCP team is a multi-agency team which assesses social communication difficulties in children and young people living in Manchester. If a young person or their family thinks they might be autistic, this team will make an assessment to see if they meet the criteria for a diagnosis of Autism.

You can read more about the SCP on the University of Manchester NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT) website.

There is also a new Social Communication Pathway for Early Years children (i.e., those aged 5 years or younger) currently being piloted in South Manchester. You can read about that here: http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/the-early-years-social-communication-pathway/

Below are some articles and events on our website that are related to the SCP:

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 Karen Woodhouse|2024-04-06T17:08:11+01:00June 27th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, 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|

SCP Communication Workshop for Parents/Carers

SCP Communication Workshop for Parents/Carers

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

By Karen Woodhouse|2024-04-06T17:05:43+01:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, 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 Karen Woodhouse|2024-04-06T17:03:17+01:00June 13th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, 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 Karen Woodhouse|2024-04-06T17:00:07+01:00June 6th, 2024|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, 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 (Primary)

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