Previously called the Social Communication Pathway (SCP), the Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service is our local assessment and support service for children and young people (aged 3 to 18 years) who experience differences or difficulties with:

* Social relationships
* Expressing and understanding feelings
* Communication
* Changes to routine/unexpected changes
* Sensitivity to sensory input such as noise, textures and tastes
* Young people may also have special interests and things they are very good at

Please visit manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/tag/manchester-neurodevelopmental-service for more information about the Manchester ND Service (MNDS).

The University of Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) runs FREE workshops for parents and carers of children aged 3-5 years who are or may be neurodivergent, regardless of whether they have a formal autism or ADHD diagnosis. You can learn about and book for these workshops by accessing the relevant event page(s) listed below.

We, MFT, RHOSEY, and other parents & local partners also co-produced a resource that contains useful information and advice for children in the Early Years (age 0 to 5). It’s called FRED (Family Resources for Early Development), which you can access here.

The MFT has also developed a padlet where you can find even more information about the assessment process and help & support that’s available for families of Early Years children. Visit this link to open the padlet.

Below are some articles and events on our website that are related to the Manchester ND Service workshops for parents/carers of Early Years children:

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Community Play Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Community Play Workshop

This workshop shares practical ideas you can try at home to support sensory regulation for children with social communication differences. It aims to improve parental and child wellbeing through play.

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Eating Challenges Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Eating Challenges Workshop

This workshop looks at the reasons behind a limited diet, nutritional needs, the impact of sensory differences and ideas to try and increase the range of foods your child will try.

By Karen Woodhouse|2026-09-14T14:40:08+01:00November 20th, 2026|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Under-5s Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Early Years, eating challenges, Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Manchester Neurodevelopmental Service, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, needs-led model, SCP Workshops for Parents and Carers, Social Communication Pathway, Under-5s Neurodevelopmental Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Under-5s SCP Workshops for Parents and Carers|

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Toilet Training Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Toilet Training Workshop

This workshop considers the particular challenges parents/carers can face when toilet training a child with social communication differences. Ideal for those with children aged 0 to 5 years.

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Eating Challenges Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Eating Challenges Workshop

This workshop looks at the reasons behind a limited diet, nutritional needs, the impact of sensory differences and ideas to try and increase the range of foods your child will try.

By Karen Woodhouse|2026-09-14T14:31:48+01:00October 21st, 2026|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Under-5s Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Early Years, eating challenges, Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Manchester Neurodevelopmental Service, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, needs-led model, SCP Workshops for Parents and Carers, Social Communication Pathway, Under-5s Neurodevelopmental Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Under-5s SCP Workshops for Parents and Carers|

Understanding Sensory Differences (Online parent/carer workshop)

Understanding Sensory Differences (Online parent/carer workshop)

The workshop is for parents and carers of children and young people from pre-school years, up to 18yrs of age. This workshop will develop your understanding of the sensory system. It considers how neurodivergent individuals may experience sensory differences.

Social Communication Differences Workshop Under-5s (Face-to-Face)

Social Communication Differences Workshop Under-5s (Face-to-Face)

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

By Karen Woodhouse|2026-09-21T15:31:37+01:00October 14th, 2026|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: CAMHS, Central Manchester, communication, Early Years, Longsight Family Hub, Manchester Local Care Organisation, Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Manchester Neurodevelopmental Service, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, needs-led model, neurodiversity, speech and language therapy, Under-5s Neurodevelopmental Service Workshops for Parents/Carers|

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Toilet Training Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Toilet Training Workshop

This workshop considers the particular challenges parents/carers can face when toilet training a child with social communication differences. Ideal for those with children aged 0 to 5 years.

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Community Play Online Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Community Play Online Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Eating Challenges Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Eating Challenges Workshop

This workshop looks at the reasons behind a limited diet, nutritional needs, the impact of sensory differences and ideas to try and increase the range of foods your child will try.

By Karen Woodhouse|2026-09-02T16:30:51+01:00September 22nd, 2026|Categories: Information Sharing, Learning, Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Under-5s Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops, Workshop|Tags: autism, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Early Years, eating challenges, Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Manchester Neurodevelopmental Service, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, needs-led model, SCP Workshops for Parents and Carers, Social Communication Pathway, Under-5s Neurodevelopmental Service Workshops for Parents/Carers, Under-5s SCP Workshops for Parents and Carers|

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Toilet Training Workshop

Under-5s – Parent/Carer Toilet Training Workshop

This workshop considers the particular challenges parents/carers can face when toilet training a child with social communication differences. Ideal for those with children aged 0 to 5 years.

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