Post Diagnosis
After the panel decision is agreed, parents/carers will receive an outcome letter including all reports that contributed to the decision making.
If the outcome was yes to diagnosis, then the child or young person’s family will be invited to a post diagnostic session with the Neurodevelopment Pathway Co-Ordinator, these are held across the borough and give families the opportunity to link up and network together. The Neurodevelopment Pathway Co-Ordinator 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.
For the families who cannot make a post diagnosis session, the outcome letter contains a QR code which will take the family to a WWL website which will contain all the post-diagnostic support resources shared during the session.
If the panel decision was no to diagnosis, there is a 12-month period for a re-discussion if agreed by the Pathway Manager that this is required.
If the panel decision was inconclusive, the panel discussion will be defered, allowing for further evidence to be gathered. The outcome letter will share what further information is required and the pathway will request this information on behalf of the child or young person. Once the required information is received the child or young person will be allocated another panel date where the case will be re discussed with the additional information obtained.
Support resources
The service also facilitates various specialist topic training throughout the year, which runs online and is accessible via the Local Offer or Eventbrite. All families at any stage of the assessment process are welcome to attend the range of topics available.
Wigan THRIVE Padlet: A hub of information of resources and upcoming events to support young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Neurodevelopment Support Padlet: This page provides information and support services for families and young people relating to Neurodevelopmental needs.
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.
Spectrum Gaming: A community for autistic young people (aged 10-17). This community is provided free of charge and is supervised by paid and voluntary staff. Spectrum Gaming doesn't just focus on enabling friendships and connection, but also on advocacy, and ensuring autistic young people's voices are heard.
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