Autism & Wellbeing: Post-Diagnostic Workshop for Parents/Carers (Secondary)

Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF formerly PACT) is funded by the Department for Education and aims to work in partnership with Manchester City Council, Health and Education settings to shape and influence services, to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet the needs of disabled children, young people and their families living in Manchester.MPCF understands the day to day challenges faced by parent-carers, as we are parent-carers too. The aim of MPCF is to give parent-carers a voice and to make their views heard in the improvement of services for our children.

Manchester Parent Carer Forum

This workshop aims to impart parents with information about autism and what the diagnosis could mean to your child/ young person and family.

Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse

Social Communication Pathway Post-Diagnostic Group

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

This session is aimed at parents/carers of SECONDARY school-aged children.The information will be delivered through a PowerPoint presentation, in addition to some small group work which will provide opportunities for discussing examples.We do encourage you to ask questions as these sessions are to enable you to gain knowledge about available support and resources.This session will include:<ul><li>Considering what Autism means to your child/ young person and family.</li><li>We will consider What is Autism, considering strengths and positives whilst also considering myths and viewing the world through an Autism lens.</li><li>Signposting to available services to promote well-being.</li></ul>Biscuits, tea and coffee will be provided. However, lunch isn't covered so please make sure to bring your own food for the lunch break.If you need an interpreter to access the session, please email <a href="mailto:mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net" title="mailto:mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net</a> with at least a week’s notice before the session. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please contact the SCP team ASAP if you require one.The group will be held at the Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse: 140 Raby St, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4SLAny queries about this session can be directed to: mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net