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|2023-08-27T11:28:24+01:00October 12th, 2023|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, 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|2023-08-27T11:32:33+01:00October 5th, 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, Social Communication Pathway|

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 aims to impart parents with information about what to consider and the support available for their child's Education.

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-09-14T17:45:50+01:00September 28th, 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, 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|2023-08-27T11:08:44+01:00September 21st, 2023|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, 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|2023-08-26T19:16:42+01:00September 14th, 2023|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, 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.

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-08-25T13:21:04+01:00September 7th, 2023|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Social Communication Pathway|

Autism in Schools and Co-production

Autism in Schools and Co-production

It's been a month since this year's National Co-production Week so we thought we'd take this opportunity to finally publish the well-articulated blog that Julie Hicklin, Manchester's SEND Lead, wrote about the Autism in Schools project. (Apologies for the delay!) Here it goes: Autism

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-08-06T15:43:34+01:00August 6th, 2023|Categories: Celebration, Projects|Tags: autism, Autism in Schools, co-production, Greater Manchester, National Co-production Week, neurodiversity, SEND Lead, SENDIASS, SIBS|

“Managing Anger” Parent Seminar

“Managing Anger” Parent Seminar

This workshop is for parents/carers of an autistic child who is experiencing difficulties with managing their emotions, which can result in difficulties with anger, anxiety, distressed behaviours and meltdowns. The aim of the seminar is to support families with managing distressed behaviours and potential

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-07-02T17:42:31+01:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: Learning, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), behaviour, emotional wellbeing, Greater Manchester Autism Consortium|

Autism in Schools ‘Marketplace’ and Workshops

Autism in Schools ‘Marketplace’ and Workshops

This event is now open to all parents and carers of neurodivergent children or young who live in the city of Manchester or go to a Manchester-based school. :) This event is for parents/carers of autistic children and young people - and the

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-07-10T16:45:16+01:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Community, Conference, Learning, Manchester Parent Champions, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism in Schools, Didsbury High School, Levenshulme High School, Local Offer, Manchester Communication Academy, Manchester Parent Champions, neurodiversity, SENDIASS, Southern Cross, SPACE Group, St. Matthew's Roman Catholic High School, St. Thomas Centre, Trinity High School|

The Social Communication Pathway Post Diagnostic Workshop

The Social Communication Pathway 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.