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Home " Post Diagnosis Resources

The Neurodevelopmental Service has created the below post diagnosis packs to support parents/carers, young people and professionals.
To access these resource packs, click the below links:

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Skip to main content Our Current Appointment Waits What you can expect Home " Post Diagnosis Resources The Neurodevelopmental Service has created the below post diagnosis packs to support parents/carers, young people and professionals. To access these resource packs, click the below links:

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Charity supporting children and young people, and the wider community in Splott, Tremorfa, Adamsdown and Roath.

They deliver services which are led by the needs of the community that create positive change, and empower and provide opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential.

Play Activities

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Seren in the Community, Cardiff. 525 likes · 35 talking about this · 10 were here. Seren in the Community is a charity supporting children and young people, and the wider community in

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They promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with African women residing in Wales who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin or gender, to relieve their needs and to assist them to integrate into society.

They provide health and well-being information, advice, education and training to support and enable African women to increase access to quality health and clinical services.

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A non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities across Wales and the globe. Their mission is to promote positive change through sports, education, healthcare, and sustainable development initiatives.

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We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities across Wales and the globe. Our mission is to promote positive change through sports, education, healthcare, and sustainable development initiatives.

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Peer led, compassionate and connected approach to being in a single parent family, improving wellbeing and preventing social isolation.

Single parent led compassionate and connected community. Offering events and socials, wellbeing self development, volunteering, online resources and peer support.

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Single Parents Wellbeing | Single Parents Advice, Health & Wellbeing

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Single Parents Wellbeing - empowering single parents to get involved and empower other single parents too. We think single parents are superheroes. Get involved, feel part of our growing community and never feel alone.

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Webinar - Neurodivergence & Trauma Care-Experienced Children & Young People

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Webinar - Neurodivergence & Trauma Care-Experienced Children & Young People

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Webinar - Foster Wales & Neurodivergence Wales - Exploring Neurodivergence and Trauma in Care Experienced Children - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Enfys & Foster Wales - Exploring Neurodivergence and Trauma in Care Experienced Children Downloads Presentation Slides Download PDF Links To Further Information

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Virtual Advice Session - Understanding Masking

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Virtual Advice Session - Understanding Masking

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Parents and Carers Virtual Advice Sessions - Karen Mills, AP Cymru - Understanding Masking - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Karen Mills, AP Cymru – Understanding Masking Downloads Presentation Slides Download PDF

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Email: gladdadscardiff@gmail.com

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Monthly Workshops - Paediatric Continence Team

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Monthly Workshops - Paediatric Continence Team

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Register here: Thank you for showing an interest in our Wee and Poo (Bladder and Bowel) Workshop.

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Fact Sheet - Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

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Fact Sheet - Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

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7 Minute Self-Regulation Exercises for Children

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7 Minute Self-Regulation Exercises for Children

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Fact Sheet - Helping Girls Manage Puberty

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Fact Sheet - Helping Girls Manage Puberty

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Quieter Hour

Monday to Thursday between 2–3pm in large stores.

We turn Asda Radio off and our colleagues work quietly, acknowledging this hour as quiet time to support customers with additional needs or hidden disabilities.

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Tesco - Sensory Support Boxes, Quiet Hours & Visual Shopping Aids

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Tesco - Sensory Support Boxes, Quiet Hours & Visual Shopping Aids

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Sensory support in-store

Make shopping in large stores easier with our Sensory Support Boxes. Inside, you'll find ear defenders, communication cards, sunglasses, and fidget toys, all of which you can borrow. Just ask at the Customer Services or Tesco Mobile desk.

In-store quiet hours

From 9–10am every Wednesday and Saturday, we have a quiet hour in all our stores. We'll also reduce the lighting in our large stores.

Shopping aids for autistic people

Autism-friendly visual guide to shopping at Tesco, and download a visual shopping list.

Tesco-visual-guide.pdf

Tesco-Little-Helpers-shopping-list.pdf

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Rhyming Multi-sensory Stories - Story Telling Through the Senses

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Rhyming Multi-sensory Stories - Story Telling Through the Senses

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Story Library and Shop | Rhyming Multisensory Stories

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Fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory stories and teaching resources. Download your FREE resources.

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The aim of Cardiff Parenting Services is to work in partnership with families living in Cardiff to improve parenting confidence and skills, strengthen relationships, help parents feel more able to support their child’s development and nurture wellbeing and resilience.

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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Cardiff Parenting 0-18 and Flying Start Parenting are both part of Cardiff Parenting Services. Being a parent can bring joy and happiness as well as challenges, at times. The aim of Cardiff Parenting Services is to work in partnership with families living in Cardiff to improve parenting confidence and skills, strengthen relationships and nurture wellbeing and resilience.
Through parenting positively and building meaningful relationships, parents can help raise healthy children, develop a more calm and peaceful household, with fewer arguments and conflicts. Research tells us that children who grow up with positive parenting are more likely to:

* Do better at school
* Have better relationships with family members and friends
* Have higher self-esteem and confidence
* Have fewer behavioural issues
* Be able to manage their emotions better

"Who is it for?"

Cardiff Parenting 0-18 is for any family expecting a baby, or with a child or young person aged 0-18 living in Cardiff. You could be a parent, a step-parent, a carer or a family member looking after a child. The adult or the child must live in Cardiff and may or may not have other, additional needs. As a service we are not qualified to make any medical diagnoses, and we do not form part of any diagnostic pathways.

"What if I live in a Flying Start area?"

For parents/carers of children aged up to 3 years 11 months, living in a Flying Start postcode, there are additional services available, as described in this booklet. Up-to-date times and locations of groups are available on the Flying Start website ( www.flyingstartcardiff.co.uk) and Facebook page, as well as a Flying Start postcode checker. Flying Start Health Visitors, parents and other professionals can refer directly to Flying Start Parenting colleagues. If you live in a Flying Start area and have older children whose needs you would like to discuss, please contact
Cardiff Family Gateway on 03000 133 133.

Cardiff Parenting Services Privacy Policy

Cardiff Parenting Services are part of Cardiff Council who is the Data Controller for the purposes of the data collected. This privacy policy will explain how our organisation uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website or service.

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Cardiff Parenting 0-18 - Cardiff Family Advice and Support

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Cardiff Parenting 0-18 and Flying Start Parenting are both part of Cardiff Parenting Services. Being a parent can bring joy and happiness as well as challenges, at times. The aim of Cardiff Parenting Services is to work in partnership with families living in Cardiff to improve parenting confidence and skills, strengthen relationships and nurture wellbeing and resilience.

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Search for local services.

The FIS provide free, impartial help, support and advice on a range of family issues including:

Childcare and help with the costs of childcare

Health care

Education and Training

Leisure services

Finances

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Gwybodaeth Gofal Plant Cymru - Child Care Information Wales

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Free, trusted information on what matters to you and your family in Cardiff

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Are you a parent or carer of a child with additional needs or disabilities? The Multiply Cardiff & Vale app is here to support you. Developed by Cardiff and Vale councils and funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, this free app offers a wide range of flexible courses designed to help you build confidence in supporting your child’s development, learning, and wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your own skills or better understand your child’s needs, there’s something for everyone.

Courses include:

Numeracy and literacy skills

Digital skills and employability

Resilience in Children

Trauma & ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

Understanding Autism

Understanding Dyslexia

Understanding ADHD

Supporting Speech and Language Needs

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Search for local services.

The FIS provide free, impartial help, support and advice on a range of family issues including:

Childcare and help with the costs of childcare

Health care

Education and Training

Leisure services

Finances

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Gwybodaeth Gofal Plant Cymru - Child Care Information Wales

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Free, trusted information on what matters to you and your family in Vale of Glamorgan

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They support families with children between 0-18 across the Vale of Glamorgan in order to build on strengths and make positive changes, enabling parents to feel more confident in managing; behaviour, routines and boundaries. They also focus on promoting emotional wellbeing and supporting positive family relationships.

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Service that supports families where there is child to parent violence and/or abuse in the home. Within the service non-violent resistant strategies are shared with parents/carers.

Please click the picture above for a PDF of the services they provide.

Self-referral or via a professional.

Webpage: Parallel Lives - MEDIA ACADEMY CYMRU

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Let's talk Neurodivergent Kids - (Podcast)

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Let's talk Neurodivergent Kids - (Podcast)

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Let's talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children.

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Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd

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Parenting Podcast · Updated fortnightly · Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back! This time…

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We endeavour to counter the misinformed perspectives and cultural stigma that uniquely exists within the Chinese community through providing guidance, information, education and awareness campaigns. Leading by example, we will remove barriers, address prejudice and foster inclusion and equality.

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Chinese Autism Community Interest Company - (CACIC)

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Helping to improve & empower Chinese ethnic autistic people & their families in the UK. A site for the autistic Chinese community in the UK.

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Webinar - ADHD & Autism: Navigating the Teen Years

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Webinar - ADHD & Autism: Navigating the Teen Years

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Explores the unique characteristics and challenges of ADHD and autism during the teenage years.

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07 MAY 2025

Colette Longden, Parenting Team Facilitator from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, shares the unique characteristics and challenges of ADHD and autism during the teenage years.

ADHD & Autism: Navigating The Teen Years

In this video, Colette explores how the two conditions can overlap, where they differ, and what this means for young people. Plus, Tracy also offers insights into the social, academic, emotional, and sensory experiences that many neurodivergent teens face and how you can actively work to support them in navigating these challenges.

Having trouble accessing this video?

You can watch it on our YouTube channel, here.

Upcoming Events

Interested in joining us for one of our live webinars or in-person events?

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ADHD & Autism: Navigating The Teen Years

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In this video, Colette explores ADHD and autism in teens, their overlaps and differences, and the key social, academic, emotional, and sensory challenges neurodivergent young people face.

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Range of articles about ADHD for parents caring for a child with ADHD and adults with ADHD.

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ADHD symptom tests, ADD medication & treatment, behavior & discipline, school & learning essentials, organization and more information for families and individuals living with attention...

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Cardiff & Vale Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Service Website

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Cardiff & Vale Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Service Website

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Home - Children, Young People And Families

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Webinar - Supporting Speech & Language At Home 

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Webinar - Supporting Speech & Language At Home 

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Overview of what is meant by speech, language and communication support, why it's important, and what skills we can work on in the home environment.

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A webinar by Tracy Bowyer, Parent Services Coordinator at The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, talks us through some advice and support on how to support your child’s speech and language whilst at home.

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Webinar - Supporting You & Your Mental Health 

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Webinar - Supporting You & Your Mental Health 

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A recorded session exploring parental mental health and how to look out for your own mental well-being.

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Supporting You & Your Mental Health - Parents

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A recorded session by the ADHD Foundation exploring a focus on parental mental health and how to look out for your own mental well-being.

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Explores practical ways we can support our teenagers with the rollercoaster of puberty, navigating hormones, challenges of sleep disruptions.

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Neurodiverse Teens, Hormones & Delayed Sleep

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Practical ways to support our neurodiverse teenagers with the rollercoaster of puberty, navigating hormones, sleep disruptions, including delayed sleep, frequent wakening and difficulties getting up.

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Explores the challenges of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and how to support children with the condition.

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17 JULY 2024

Nicole Kirkland, Co-Founder of ARFID Awareness, joins us for a webinar exploring the challenges of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and how to support children with the condition.

Understanding Eating Disorders: What is ARFID?

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Understanding Eating Disorders: What is ARFID?

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Nicole Kirkland, Co-Founder of ARFID Awareness, joins us for a webinar exploring the challenges of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and how to support children with the condition.

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Webinar - Understanding Sensory Processing

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Webinar - Understanding Sensory Processing

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Explores how sensory processing challenges impact children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).

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Hannah Ross, Senior Occupational Therapist from our Group, presents a live webinar exploring how sensory processing challenges impact neurodiverse children.

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Webinar - Understanding Autism: Meltdowns & Emotions

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Webinar - Understanding Autism: Meltdowns & Emotions

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In this video, Anne-Marie shares advice on identifying and managing meltdowns, practical strategies to support your child’s anxiety while building confidence and reducing panic, and tips on creating a calming self-help environment to promote emotional well-being.

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Understanding Autism: Meltdowns & Emotions

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In this webinar, Anne-Marie Harrison explores autism, meltdowns and emotions.

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Webinar - Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

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Webinar - Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

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Practical advice and strategies to support neurodivergent learners at risk of emotionally based school avoidance.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Learners At Risk Of EBSA

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Colette Longden, Training Officer from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, presents ‘Supporting Neurodivergent Learners At Risk Of EBSA’.

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Podcast - SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast

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Podcast - SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast

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All about celebrating neurodiversity, offering advice and support to empower children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

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Introducing Our Host

Meet Laura, Senior Occupational Therapist for our Group, and most importantly, mum of two wonderful children. Laura is here to get the answer to your questions, chatting with experts within their field to bring you strategies and advice to support neurodiverse children.

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SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast

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Our monthly episodes provide parents, carers and professionals with tips, advice and guidance to support and empower children and young people.

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Features family perspectives on connecting with others, taking time to themselves, spending time together as a family and accessing carers assessments and respite. The series is available everywhere you can access a podcast from and on the Acast player on the CBF website.

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Wellbeing is a word we hear and use a lot. We know it's important and covers a range of ideas, from self care, happiness, confidence, resilience, rest and relaxation, but we also know that it's a tricky one to define and certainly one route to wellbeing does not fit all. How for example do you fit in a yoga session or even a cup of tea when you're caring for a child with complex needs? How do you build confidence and resilience to try another activity or day out when there are seemingly so many challenges, and how do you find time for a moment for yourself - just a break, a breather, a bit of respite?

Of course we don't have all the answers, but as part of a project funded by The Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust, and working with some amazing Kent-based families, we have been investigating what the issues are and how we can better support carer wellbeing as an organisation. What we heard loud and clear is that families wanted opportunities to share experiences with others, and had their own amazing top tips on finding little moments of peace in a hectic world and strategies for living life to its full. What they wanted was easy and flexible ways to engage with content to support them at times to suit them and in ways that were easy to combine with their day-to-day lives. We hit upon the idea of a podcast driven by families' experiences to talk about the real life issues and experiences that impact on carers wellbeing.

Our new series of family podcasts Challenge Accepted launched in December and feature family perspectives on connecting with others, taking time to themselves, spending time together as a family and accessing carers assessments and respite. The series is available everywhere you can access a podcast from and on the Acast player on our website, we hope you enjoy listening!

Challenge Accepted Podcast

On Spotify - spoti.fi/3v1u6eM

On Apple - bit.ly/47XVusK

On Amazon - bit.ly/47Z5Hoz

On our website For family carers - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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A new podcast from the CBF . Find out how and why we developed our new wellbeing focused resource for family carers

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Neurodivergent Friendly Hubs and Libraries - Cardiff

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Neurodivergent Friendly Hubs and Libraries - Cardiff

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As part of working towards a Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff, we have received Shared Prosperity Funding and are working with our Hubs and libraries to make them more accessible and inclusive for people who are neurodivergent.

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Neurodivergent Friendly Hubs and libraries - Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff

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We have received Shared Prosperity Funding and are working with our Hubs and libraries to make them more accessible

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Working together to become a Neurodivergent Friendly city.

Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff is a city-wide initiative that aims to create a more inclusive city.

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Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff is a city-wide initiative that aims to create a more inclusive city by raising understanding and awareness.

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Lisa Lloyd, known as 'ASD with a G&T', is a fun-loving mum of two neurodivergent children from Kent. As a content creator and co-founder of SEND Reform England, she uses humour and honesty to raise awareness of hidden disabilities. Passionate about sharing the realities of parenting neurodivergent kids who don’t fit the mould, Lisa offers support and community to those on a similar journey.

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Book - Autism Out Loud: Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood

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Book - Autism Out Loud: Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood

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In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism -- From the creators of Finding Cooper's Voice, What Color is Monday?, and Tales of an Educated Debutante

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A fantastic and beautifully illustrated story which is aimed to help children aged 2-8 years, become aware of autism and how it may be displayed amongst their peers.

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Book - Day by Day: Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Disabled Children by Jo Griffin

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Book - Day by Day: Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Disabled Children by Jo Griffin

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The impact of finding out your child is disabled can be wide ranging. The author's experience as a psychologist and parent of a disabled child informs this book which focuses on what helps, and hinders, parent-carers' emotional wellbeing.

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A charity based in Cardiff - we encourage and enable children and adults of all ages and abilities to experience the benefits of cycling.

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Inclusive football sessions for children aged 5-11 or 11-16+. Can include groups or 1:1 sessions

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Inclusive Kicks is a disability football programme that improves wellbeing, develops confidence and increases social interaction.

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The STAR Hub (on Saturdays) and Llanishen Leisure Centre (on Sundays) run Inclusive Swimming sessions. For more information and to book a place via the better leisure website

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Disabled Swimming Near Me For Adults and Children | Better UK

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Our SEND and SEN swim lessons help create confident swimmers, with 1:1 and group lessons available. Find your nearest class at your local leisure centre.

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Provide Small Swimming Lessons for children with disabilities.
Available at Barry Leisure Centre and Penarth Leisure Centre

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Purposeful Gym Design

A gym needs to constantly evolve to avoid outdated layouts and stagnant equipment choices.

A phase of gym floor improvements has recently been completed at Parkwood Health & Fitness Salisbury, and it's been a powerful reminder of this principle.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) health hubs

As part of our national Musculoskeletal (MSK) health hubs project, we have a range of Good Boost classes and social MSK coffee mornings available across our leisure centres to help you lead a happy, healthier lifestyle.

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The "Promising Athletes Programme" has been put in place to support talented athletes living locally to one of our leisure facilities in England and Wales.

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Cardiff Whales Swimming Club - a Parent led Swimming Club for young people with additional need(s) and their families.

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Parents & Carers Virtual Advice Sessions - Emma Durman - Staying Safe Online - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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You could get £76.75 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.

You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.

You do not get paid extra if you care for more than one person.

If someone else also cares for the same person as you, only one of you can claim Carer's Allowance.

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Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

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Activities/Strategies - Cards Against Anxiety

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Strategies for standing up to anxiety, understanding it and cutting it down to size. The cards can be used by anybody to help deal with unwanted feelings and worries that they may have. There are 25 cards in total.

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App - Brili: Routine App. To help manage ADHD symptoms. 

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App - Brili: Routine App. To help manage ADHD symptoms. 

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Take a look at how the ADHD community responded to our most recent survey. Let's talk about ADHD-friendly aspects of life and share tips with your fellow ADHDers.

Sharing ADHD Awareness Survey Results

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Brili Routine Apps For Adults & Families with ADHD

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Download one or both of our ADHD routine solutions and get the first 30 days FREE. Our apps provide the flexibility you need to get things done!

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Webinar - Sibling Support: Nurturing Family Relationships

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Webinar - Sibling Support: Nurturing Family Relationships

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Explores the experiences and needs of siblings within the family dynamic. Discussing ideas to ensure siblings receive balanced attention and support, while also offering helpful guidance on accessing practical resources.

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Sibling Support: Nurturing Positive Relationships Within The Family - Witherslack Group

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Parents of neurodiverse children, we explored insights into siblings’ needs, offering practical strategies to support you and your family.

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Webinar - ADHD: Spotting the Signs in Children

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Webinar - ADHD: Spotting the Signs in Children

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Helps to build a better understanding of ADHD: the different presentations and how to spot the characteristics. He will also explore behaviours and give advice for the diagnostic process and support strategies to implement at home.

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ADHD: Spotting the Signs in Children - Witherslack Group

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Arron Hutchinson, Therapeutic Practitioner & Trainer for the ADHD Foundation presents ADHD: spotting the signs. In this webinar, he helps us build a better understanding of the signs of ADHD in children.

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Webinar - Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

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Webinar - Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

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Defines the characteristics and challenges of PDA, enhancing your understanding of your child's behaviour, looking at a number of approaches from communication techniques to behavioural interventions, while working with your child's needs.

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Autism: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

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This webinar focuses on autism, understanding PDA and offers practical advice and support to parents and carers.

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Webinar - Neurodiversity, Puberty & Hygiene

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Webinar - Neurodiversity, Puberty & Hygiene

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Explores positive approaches to encourage self-motivated hygiene habits, practical ways to explain and manage body changes, and supportive strategies to help your young person feel confident and empowered.

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Neurodiversity, Puberty & Hygiene - Witherslack Group

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Join us for an insightful webinar with Anne-Marie Harrison, as she shares top tips and practical strategies for supporting your young person with puberty and hygiene.

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Explores the emotional, physical, and sensory triggers that affect eating in autistic people. She also discusses the link between autism and conditions such as PICA, neophobia, and ARFID, and shares practical tips to support positive eating experiences.

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Autism & Eating Habits - Witherslack Group

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Explores eating triggers in autism, including PICA, neophobia, and ARFID. Plus, discover autism-friendly tips and strategies to support positive eating experiences.

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Webinar - Supporting Children with SEN: Managing Anxiety Together

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Webinar - Supporting Children with SEN: Managing Anxiety Together

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Explores simple yet effective strategies for parents who are seeking support and advice for managing their child's anxiety.

Shares how to create a calm, safe and supportive environment for helping your child when they are feeling overwhelmed, plus, ideas for helping your child learn how to self-soothe, self-regulate and self-calm.

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Supporting parents and carers

In this webinar, Tony explores simple yet effective strategies for parents who are seeking support and advice for managing their child's anxiety. He shares how to create a calm, safe and supportive environment for helping your child when they are feeling overwhelmed, plus, ideas for helping your child learn how to self-soothe, self-regulate and self-calm.

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Supporting Children With SEN: Managing Anxiety Together - Witherslack Group

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Discover practical strategies for parents to support their child's anxiety, create a calm, safe space during overwhelming moments, and teach self-soothing and self-calming skills.

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Shares advice and support, exploring:

An overview and understanding of the signs of mental health

Strategies and advice to support your child's wellbeing

Mindful activities to try at home with your child

Includes webinars, podcasts, articles and guides to empower them.

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We’ve put together a series of webinars, podcasts and downloadable resources on supporting children’s mental health with mindful approaches.

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Podcast/Video - ADHD & Autism Positive Behaviour Support At Home

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Podcast/Video - ADHD & Autism Positive Behaviour Support At Home

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Explores ways to understand behaviour, techniques to defuse challenging situations, and highlights the importance of self-care in helping you better support your child.

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ADHD & Autism Positive Behaviour Support At Home - Witherslack Group

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In this episode, our experts share top tips and advice for identifying behaviour, strategies for creating a safe space, and the importance of maintaining self-care in order to support your child.

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Video - ADHD & Autism: Masking in School

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Video - ADHD & Autism: Masking in School

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Explores masking in children and young people with ADHD and autism, focusing on how they often feel the need to hide feelings of dysregulation and overwhelm in school. Also shares classroom strategies aimed at nurturing a greater sense of belonging and promoting authentic neurodivergent interactions. These approaches will help reduce the need for masking, empowering children to feel comfortable, confident, and accepted as they truly are.

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ADHD & Autism: Masking In School

In this webinar, Laura explores masking in children and young people with ADHD and autism, focusing on how they often feel the need to hide feelings of dysregulation and overwhelm in school. We also share classroom strategies aimed at nurturing a greater sense of belonging and promoting authentic neurodivergent interactions. These approaches will help reduce the need for masking, empowering children to feel comfortable, confident, and accepted as they truly are.

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ADHD & Autism: Masking In School - Witherslack Group

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In this webinar, we explore presentations of masking in ADHD and autism, its effects on neurodivergent children, and strategies to foster belonging and engagement.

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Strategies for engaging and supporting autistic children from ages as young as 2-5 years of age.

Explores how to identify autistic traits in young children, practical tips for supporting your toddler or young child at home and demonstrate how play can be a powerful tool for communication and learning.

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Early Signs Of Autism - Witherslack Group

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In this webinar we explore the early signs of autism, strategies for engaging and supporting autistic toddlers, and how you can use play as a tool for communication and learning.

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Video - Sleep & Neurodiversity: The Importance of Routine

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Video - Sleep & Neurodiversity: The Importance of Routine

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Explores the importance of sleep hygiene and a good routine, plus practical strategies and tips to implement to set up for successful sleep.

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Sleep & Neurodiversity: The Importance Of Routine - Witherslack Group

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Join Helen Rutherford as she shares expert tips on creating a bedtime routine for children with additional needs, exploring structure, personalisation, and what makes a routine truly effective.

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Podcast - Understanding & Exploring ARFID

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Podcast - Understanding & Exploring ARFID

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SENsational Podcast - Understanding & Exploring ARFID - Witherslack Group

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On this episode, we’re joined by ARFID Awareness for a discussion exploring what ARFID is and tips for supporting children with the condition.

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Podcast - Sleep, Routines & Co-sleeping Support

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Podcast - Sleep, Routines & Co-sleeping Support

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Dives into the complexities of co-sleeping, the effects of inadequate sleep on your child, sensory considerations for sleep, and the elements of an effective bedtime routine.

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SEN: Sleep, Routines & Co-Sleeping Support - Witherslack Group

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In this episode, Helen Rutherford, Specialist Sleep Practitioner from The Sleep Charity, explores the impact of poor sleep, strategies to support a good routine, the reality of co-sleeping, and how to help with sensory windowns.

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What Is Neurodiversity? - Witherslack Group

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In this article, Colin Foley, Training Director at The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, explores what is neurodiversity, the shift from a medical to a social model, and how embracing strengths can help neurodivergent individuals thrive.

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Support pack for parents and carers of children with ADHD is filled with practical advice and guidance aimed to empower them by providing an understanding of the condition, plus effective strategies to support you and your family.

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ADHD Support Pack for Parents & Carers - Witherslack Group

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We’ve partnered with The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity to deliver ADHD advice and support for parents and carers.

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Support pack for parents and carers of autistic children is filled with practical advice and guidance aimed to empower them.

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Access videos, articles, podcasts and guides to learn about the diagnostic process, presentations of autism, strategies to support autistic children, and more.

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A support pack for siblings of neurodivergent children to help them understand their brother or sister, while also empowering them and advocating for their own needs.

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SEN Sibling Support Pack - Witherslack Group

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We’ve partnered with Sibs, an organisation supporting siblings of neurodivergent children, exploring advice and guidance to support the whole family.

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4 times as many boys are diagnosed autistic as girls. This is not an accurate picture.

Frequently, for many reasons, girls are diagnosed later (on average up to 6 years later), missed or misdiagnosed, causing long term mental health problems with too many girls feeling too anxious to attend school as a result.

Currently the assessment tools used to screen for autism are male-centric. We want to see tools in place that reflect multiple presentations and needs so that no child's need goes unrecognised or unsupported. We are currently pilot-validating the Internal Presentation of Autism Checklist that sits within our white paper Autism, Girls and Keeping it All Inside , so expect that to change soon. Our survey had 1123 responses in a week, so there are many people who feel strongly about having screening tools which feel representative. Our vision is for a system that enables autistic girls to thrive, to feel understood and to achieve the best educational outcomes.

Our aim is to raise awareness of autism in girls and others who present in an internal way with health, social care and educational professionals and to bring change. Not only to the way that autistic girls are assessed and subsequently supported but to the narrative, with updated and positive terminology used to describe autistic traits.

Our private Facebook group supports both autistic girls and women and their extended families, but there are many more who need our help. We are now a registered charity, fundraising to enable us to both fund projects which offer face to face support and campaign for real change.

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We are a small registered charity working to support, educate, and bring change. Here you will find lots of resources.

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Website - Autism Understood: A website about autism for autistic young people

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Website - Autism Understood: A website about autism for autistic young people

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A website about autism, for autistic young people - so that everyone can gain a better understanding of what autism actually is.

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Example of a Social Story - Going to the Toilet School Version

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Example of a Social Story - Going to the Toilet School Version

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Example of a Social Story - Getting Ready for School

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Example of a Social Story - Getting Ready for School

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Article - Exploring Emotions with Autistic Children

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Article - Exploring Emotions with Autistic Children

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For page 1 click the picture above.

For page 2 click here: 54-55 LESSON PLAN 2.indd

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Cinema screenings - Dimensions - Autism Friendly

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Award winning autism friendly screenings at ODEON, Cineworld, Vue, Showcase, Picturehouse and The Light cinemas.

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Letter templates for when you need to write to your child's school - SNAP Cymru

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Letter templates for when you need to write to your child's school - SNAP Cymru

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Cerebra Free Lending Library - Books for Adults

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Cerebra Free Lending Library - Books for Adults

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Members can borrow two books at a time for 28 days at a time. They post the books to you with a freepost label for you to return them at the end of the loan period. If you have not finished the books you can extend the loan, provided no-one else is waiting for them. Just ask the librarian.

Click on the picture above for a full list of books available. Join the Library via this online form Join the Library - Cerebra

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Cerebra Free Lending Library - Children's Books

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Cerebra Free Lending Library - Children's Books

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They have books to explain specific conditions that you can read with your child and ones for older children to read themselves. They also have fiction featuring characters with special needs. Books on emotions, growing up and sensory issues as well as books for siblings to explain how life is different for their brother or sister.

For a full list please click on the picture above. To join the library please follow this link to the online form Join the Library - Cerebra

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Open to the parent/carers of children aged 16 and under with a neurodiverse or brain condition living in the UK.

Click on the picture above for a list of available equipment.

Loans for 28 days, sent & picked up by courier. To join the library follow this link to an online form. Join the Library - Cerebra

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Morrisons - Sensory Support Boxes & Quieter Hours

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Morrisons - Sensory Support Boxes & Quieter Hours

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Ask for a Sensory Support Box at the customer service desk at the beginning of your shop. Borrow for the duration of your shop and hand back to customer service desk.

Quieter Hours

Monday-Thursday 2-3pm

Saturday 9-10am

Sunday first hour of opening (10-11am)

During Quieter Hours the majority of Morrisons stores:

Operate lower levels of lighting

Turn music and radio off

Avoid making tannoy announcements

Reduce movement of trolleys and baskets

Turn checkout beeps and other electrical noises down

Place a poster outside to tell customers it’s Quieter Hour

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Morrisons introducing Sensory Support Boxes in store for autistic and neurodiverse customers

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Shares easy, fun, and effective tools for teaching children and teens to outsmart their worries and take charge of their fears. You'll find scripts for explaining anxiety to children of different ages and creative strategies for navigating common phobias.

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Fact Sheet: Supporting Sleep - Five steps

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Fact Sheet: Supporting Sleep - Five steps

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Booklet for children: Learning about Autism

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Booklet for children: Learning about Autism

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Part autobiography, part parenting manual, "Your Child Is Not Broken" is a no-holds-barred account of Heidi Mavir’s discovery of her child’s neurodivergence.

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Contact Cymru, PIP Webinar with Irwin & Mitchell

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Video - Contact Cymru - How to Secure IDP Support

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Video - Contact Cymru - How to Secure IDP Support

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Contact Cymru, ALN Webinar How to secure IDP Support with HCB WIDDOWS MASON

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Bespoke visual communication support for children with additional needs.

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Let’s Talk Visuals. 3,779 likes · 6 talking about this. I offer bespoke visual communication supports for children with autism and other special educational needs. All made to your specific…

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KeyCreate lives here in cyberspace - Home - KeyCreateWales

Facebook KeyCreate | Penarth | Facebook

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KeyCreate, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. 2,700 likes · 21 talking about this · 4 were here. KeyCreate provides exciting bespoke creative and educational workshops, training, and inclusive play, for…

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Home - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Introducing NeurodivergenceWales.org!We are excited to announce the launch of our new web domain, NeurodivergenceWales.org! This marks the next step in the National Neurodivergence Team working alongside the neurodivergent community to help improve the lives of neurodivergent people and their families in Wales.Click HereNational Neurodivergence Team Website – Feedback FormWe want to hear from you! Help […]

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We are the UK's only charity dedicated to raising awareness and furthering information about ARFID. A not-for-profit, we work to provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.

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Rosan Meyer and Luise Marino introduce the topic of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).