Understanding Communication Differences (Central Manchester)

Understanding Communication Differences (Central Manchester)

North Star Centre @ City View HouseManchester, England
Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm
Overview

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

This session is aimed at parents/carers of PRIMARY and SECONDARY school-aged children. *Other sessions in North and South Manchester are also available.*

This workshop is led by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the Social Communication Pathway and will provide the opportunity to:

  • Develop your understanding of neurodiversity and communication.
  • Consider different preferences and characteristics of communication.
  • Think about the factors that can impact on communication.
  • Consider your own communication.
  • Think about environmental adjustments to support your child to communicate more easily.
  • Hear about the experiences of other families and share your own experiences if you wish.

Biscuits, tea and coffee will be provided.

If you need an interpreter to access the session, please ensure you fill in this information on the booking form. We need at least a week’s notice before the session to have the best chance of booking an interpreter. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please book early if you require one.

For any enquiries please email ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk

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

This session is aimed at parents/carers of PRIMARY and SECONDARY school-aged children. *Other sessions in North and South Manchester are also available.*

This workshop is led by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the Social Communication Pathway and will provide the opportunity to:

  • Develop your understanding of neurodiversity and communication.
  • Consider different preferences and characteristics of communication.
  • Think about the factors that can impact on communication.
  • Consider your own communication.
  • Think about environmental adjustments to support your child to communicate more easily.
  • Hear about the experiences of other families and share your own experiences if you wish.

Biscuits, tea and coffee will be provided.

If you need an interpreter to access the session, please ensure you fill in this information on the booking form. We need at least a week’s notice before the session to have the best chance of booking an interpreter. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please book early if you require one.

For any enquiries please email ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • 18+
  • In-person
  • Doors at 9:50 am

Location

North Star Centre @ City View House

5 Union Street

Manchester M12 4JD

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