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Communication
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Attention & Activity
Eating
Sleep
Understanding Behaviour
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Education
Assessment
The list below shows you what services are available depending on where you are in your assessment journey. Whether you suspect you/your child may be Autistic, you are awaiting a formal diagnostic assessment, or you may recently have had such an assessment, there is a service to help
The diagnostic services.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Service | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT
Post-diagnosis
Services / groups/ activities offered after diagnosis.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Service | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT
Communication
Autistic people often have some communication differences.
The resource below offer some general advice:
Speech & Language Therapy for Autism
GM resources on comunication
Sensory
Autistic people often experience their senses differently and understanding this can be the key to supporting the autistic person to self-regulate and understand themselves better:
Here are some useful resources about sensory needs and differences’
Embrace sensory spaces.
Sensory spaces - Embrace
GM resources on sensory
Physical Health & Co-occuring Conditions
Autistic children/adults may also develop a few co-occurring health issues. These may be physical or mental health conditions.
We offer a range of inclusive and accessible activities for children and young people aged 5-19 years.
Be Well - Leisure and wellbeing services
Linc2 – Young Person’s survival guide.
Survival guide
GM resources on physical health
Attention & Activity
Autistic children may also have co-occurring conditions that affect attention and activity. Services below may be able to support you with these.
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team – parent training and events.
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team Events - 6 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
Eating
Due to sensory differences, many autistic children/adults have preferences with eating.
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team – parent training and events.
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team Events - 6 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
GM resources on eating
Sleep
Sleep difficulties are very common for autistic adults. Not only can this have a massive impact on the autistic adult, but it can impact parents, carers and other family members.
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team – parent training and events
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team Events - 6 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
GM resources on sleep
Understanding Behaviour
Some autistic children have difficulties with communication, sensory experiences and thinking styles.
This may lead to stress and anxiety related behaviour from the autistic child. Services below can support parents and carers with these behaviours.
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team – parent training and events.
WWL Early Years Neurodevelopment Team Events - 6 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Some autistic adolescents may experience co-occurring mental health conditions. The information below lists support available where you live in relation to mental health and well-being support.
Wigan Thrive Directory.
THRIVE Directory- Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support
Wigan Thrive padlet.
Wigan THRIVE (padlet.com)
General Advice on Mental Health:
Advice on Mental health
Education & Training
We know that many young people have dreams and aspirations for the future.
Further education can be a great way to learn new skills and offers ideas about a variety of career options.
It is important to get information about all the different opportunities available to help you make the right choice for you and maximise your potential.
Further education and employment
GM resources on education
GM resources on employment