What is Autism?

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.

SCP Sensory Workshop for Parents/Carers (Secondary)

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

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-10-28T15:44:12+01:00December 7th, 2023|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|

SCP Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop for Parents/Carers (Secondary)

SCP Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop for Parents/Carers (Secondary)

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|2023-10-28T15:43:53+01:00November 30th, 2023|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|

MPCF Coffee Morning @ Martenscroft

MPCF Coffee Morning @ Martenscroft

Join us on Monday, 27 November 2023, for a coffee morning at Martenscroft Nursery and Sure Start Centre in Hulme. It's an opportunity to meet and chat fellow parents & carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-09-10T16:16:13+01:00November 27th, 2023|Categories: Co-Production, Coffee Morning, Community|Tags: autism, coffee morning, Focused Support Team, Hulme, learning disability, Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre, mental health and wellbeing, RMCH|

Understanding and Working with the Education System: Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

Understanding and Working with the Education System: Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

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

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-10-28T15:38:35+01:00November 23rd, 2023|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Early Years, Education, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, One Education, primary school, SCP Post-Diagnostic Group, SENDIASS, Social Communication Pathway|

SCP Communication Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

SCP Communication Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

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

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-10-28T15:42:19+01:00November 16th, 2023|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|

SCP Sensory Workshop for Parents/Carers (Online)

SCP Sensory Workshop for Parents/Carers (Online)

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

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-11-12T13:20:28+00:00November 15th, 2023|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|

SCP Sensory Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

SCP Sensory Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

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|2023-10-28T15:42:31+01:00November 9th, 2023|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|

SCP Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

SCP Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

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.