Early Years Post Diagnostic Information

After the panel decision is agreed, parents/carers will receive an outcome letter from the Paediatrician.

If the outcome was yes to a diagnosis, then parents/carers will be invited to a group post diagnostic session with the Early Years Health and Development Team. These sessions are held across the borough and give families the opportunity to link up and network together.

The Early Years Health and Development Practitioners will share a presentation at the session, focusing on what is Autism Spectrum Condition, the difficulties some children and young people may face and how to support them as a family including lots of information sharing on local community groups, strategies and advice.

Support resources

Webpages

Click the below titles to access the webpages.

Wigan THRIVE Padlet: A hub of information of resources and upcoming events to support young people's mental health and wellbeing.

Wigan Parent Carer Forum: A collective voice for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 in the Wigan Borough with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Working independently yet collaboratively with the Local Authority, Health and other partners to influence and improve SEND services.

SEND Local Offer for Wigan: This page provides information and resources for parents/carers, young people and professionals.

EMBRACE: A user-led charity dedicated to supporting disabled people and their families. We have a range of projects that aim to enhance the lives of the people we support.

National Autistic Society: National Charity supporting autistic people in the UK and their families, including running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies on being more autism-friendly, we are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.

A Team Hub: Supporting children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD, Cerebal Palsy and other SEND conditions; their families, and carers in the Wigan Borough and also North West.

Department for Work and Pensions: Information on carer's allowances and benefit support and advice

Autism Friends: This page provides information on Autism, support resources and training for parents/carers.

BrighterDayz: Providing day-care services to children and young people with a variety of additional and complex health needs and life limiting conditions.

Family Hubs: This page contains information on Family Hubs, which provide accessible and connected services and support to all families.

KOOTH: Mental health support.

Leaflets

Click the below titles to access information leaflets on each topic.

After diagnosis support

Autism booklet for teens

Being Me

Brighter Dayz

Communication passport template

Deep pressure guidance

Supporting Leaners with Autism during Transitions - Primary and High School

High School Survival Pack