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Better You - Better Me Records CIC - Empowering people through music

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Better You - Better Me Records CIC - Empowering people through music

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A platform to help and develop musical artists and to have a positive influence to mental health through the power of music.

Workshops on:

DJing

Lyric Writing

Singing/rapping skills

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Better You Better Me Records C.I.C. 1,220 likes · 38 talking about this. Empowering People Through music.

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Friday Friends - Pan-disability Social Group Ages 11-18

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Friday Friends - Pan-disability Social Group Ages 11-18

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Family Space, a place for parents and carers like you to get advice and guidance.

The service offers a wide range of practical, accessible support for families at every stage of their child’s development, helping to promote safer, healthier and more hopeful childhoods.

Families can access free support online with no referral required. Support offered includes:

Live, interactive workshops delivered online at flexible times (daytime, evenings and weekends), current topics include Childhood Illness and Prevention, Toddler Talk, Potty Training, Sleep, Empowering Dads and Male Carers, Ready for Reception, Ready to Learn.

Support programmes, including the CYGNET autism support programme for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 18 years diagnosed with autism or suspected of having autism.

Family Space webpages with trusted advice, guidance, hints and tips

Support from a Family Link Worker to help parents choose the right support

Parents can join sessions from the comfort of their own home, making support more accessible to families who may otherwise struggle to attend in person.

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Family Space: Support with being a parent or carer

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Family Space is a place for parents and carers like you to get advice and guidance from our specialists. You’ll find plenty of practical information to help you and your family thrive. If you need more support we can guide you to people and organisations that can make your family life a little bit easier.

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Barnardo's - Cygnet Autism Support Course

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Barnardo's - Cygnet Autism Support Course

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For parents/carers with children/young people either on the waiting list for an Autism assessment or diagnosed Autistic.

Free Online Course.

Aims

Attending a Cygnet autism support course gives parents and carers the opportunity to develop their understanding of autism and consider ways to support their child.

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The Cygnet course is a programme to support parents and carers caring for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 18 years old.

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Talking Connections - Low cost adult counselling

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Talking Connections - Low cost adult counselling

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Resources

School Avoidance Awareness week 22nd-25th September 2026

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SCHOOL AVOIDANCE AWARENESS WEEK 2026 21st - 25th SeptemberRE-EDUCATE. RETHINK. RECOVER.

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Virtual Advice Session - Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Teens

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Virtual Advice Session - Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Teens

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Ian Timbrell, More Than Flags & Rainbows - Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Teens

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Sensory Smart Child Therapies - Private Occupational therapy and speech and language based in Bridgend 

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Sensory Smart Child Therapies - Private Occupational therapy and speech and language based in Bridgend 

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Multidisciplinary Paediatric Therapy in SE England - The Sensory Smart Child

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Comprehensive assessment & therapy for children 0-16 years; Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Paediatrician.

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3 Stages of Meltdown - Behaviour Support Hub

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3 Stages of Meltdown - Behaviour Support Hub

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One Group venues and times - Term time only

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One Group venues and times - Term time only

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Vale ALN Stay and Play 0-5 year olds - Little Pebbles

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Vale ALN Stay and Play 0-5 year olds - Little Pebbles

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Resources, wellbeing online meet ups

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Are you one of the MANY parents feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of raising a family?

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Penny’s Place - Wellbeing and crafting events for parents and carers.

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Penny’s Place - Wellbeing and crafting events for parents and carers.

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A safe and nurturing space for parent carers who have children with additional needs. Based in Cardiff & the Vale.

Book on Eventbrite

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Penny’s Place , Cardiff. 241 likes · 33 talking about this. A safe and nurturing space for parent carers who have children with additional needs. Based in Cardiff & the Vale🌻

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Helping families of children with ALN across Cardiff & the Vale find inclusive events and activities.

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Where to go? SEND / ALN. 333 likes · 63 talking about this. Helping families of children with ALN across Cardiff & the Vale find inclusive events and activities I’m over on Instagram: @wheretogo.sendaln

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Blog - Shedding light on symptoms of ADHD in women and girls

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Blog - Shedding light on symptoms of ADHD in women and girls

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Shedding light on the symptoms of ADHD in girls and women | NCMH

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Researchers at Cardiff University are working to understand more about the symptoms and presentation of ADHD in girls, young women, and non-binary people.

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Blog - Examining the differences between men and women with ADHD

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Blog - Examining the differences between men and women with ADHD

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Blog - Why more research is needed on ADHD in young women 

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Blog - Why more research is needed on ADHD in young women 

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Why more research is needed on ADHD in young women

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We are a dedicated interdisciplinary research centre focusing on reducing anxiety and depression in young people.

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Podcast episode - ADHD in girls and women

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Podcast episode - ADHD in girls and women

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Episode 9 - Piece of Mind: Mental Health and Psychiatry with Dr Joanna Martin.

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Piece of Mind: Mental Health & Psychiatry

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Piece of Mind: Mental Health & Psychiatry · Episode

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Video by children for children - Lets talk about ADHD

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Video by children for children - Lets talk about ADHD

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NCMH (National Centre for Mental Health)

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Webinar - Why are girls less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

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Webinar - Why are girls less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

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"Webinar Why are girls less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?" by Dr Joanna Martin

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Booklet - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD

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Booklet - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD

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Information for young people,

parents, carers and school staff.

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Elemental Health Private Counselling 11-18yrs

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Elemental Health Private Counselling 11-18yrs

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Elemental Health | Teenage Anxiety Relief | Wales U.K

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Elemental Health | Start reducing teenage anxiety today | Training, PSHE sessions, coaching and therapeutic support for parents and youth professionals

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Raising awareness, providing resources and sharing discussions on the challenges that the Autistic community face everyday in the modern multicultural society.

Advocacy, Workshops, Activities and day trips, Friendship support group.

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Join Us Raising awareness and educating communities to embrace and accept autistic individuals. Building Autism acceptance in the community Connecting Families to resources and each other Information Services and Support Addressing Barriers and stigma Understanding Autism Find Out More What we do National Lottery Community Fund Ethnicity and Autism Having THE Discussion Day Trips Homeschooling … Home Read More »

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Shining Stars Cardiff CIC -Inclusive Nursery

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Shining Stars Cardiff CIC -Inclusive Nursery

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Inclusive Nursery

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Augmenting Therapy - Parent Carer ND Coffee Morning

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Augmenting Therapy - Parent Carer ND Coffee Morning

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Offer a FREE bi-monthly support group for parent carers of ND young people (no diagnosis needed) at Cardiff Meeting House, 43 Charles Street, CF10 2 GB.

Please see Eventbrite link above for more details on how to book.

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Augmenting Therapy CIC is a community interest company based in Cardiff, supporting parents and carers, and neurodivergent young people (wherever they are on their journey to diagnosis), aged 10 and upwards, who face barriers to education and social participation. We run weekly therapeutic groups t...

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Parents Voices In Wales- First Friday of the Month.

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Parents Voices In Wales- First Friday of the Month.

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Video - What do we mean by Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence?

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Video - What do we mean by Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence?

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What Do We Mean By Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence?

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Vale Family Compass is the new front door to access all these services:

Families First Advice Line

Family Information Service (Including The Index)

Team Around the Family

Vale Parenting Service

Intake Team

Email: familycompass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Phone: 0808 281 6727

Option 1 - Vale Early Help

Option 2 - Family Information Service ( Can sign up to The Index through this)

Option 3 - Vale Family Compass

Website: valefamilycompass.co.uk

Facebook: @ValeFamilyCompass (previously @VOGFIS)

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Welcome to Vale Family Compass. Vale Family Compass includes a range of services designed to help children and their families in the right way at the right time. We provide Information, advice, support and protection to children in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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Neurodivergent Friendly Children's Activity Club

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Neurodivergent Friendly Children's Activity Club

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Rhythm of Regulation - To embed compassion, calm and joy to the nervous system. 

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Rhythm of Regulation - To embed compassion, calm and joy to the nervous system. 

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The Science of Feeling Safe Enough To Fall in Love with Life

Deb Dana's Polyvagal approach to living introduces a Rhythm of Regulation® to embed compassion, calm and joy to the nervous system.

Everyone is invited.

Whether you are an established Polyvagal enthusiast, clinician, practitioner or simply a curious human being at the beginning of your Polyvagal journey, we invite you to explore and understand your autonomic nervous system in order to feel safe enough to fall in love with life. An autonomic nervous system that co-regulates and self-regulates with ease creates the possibility to move out of the need for protection - and instead to embody a system that finds joy in connection.

Deb Dana, known for translating Polyvagal Theory into a language and application that is both understandable and accessible work as a clinician, consultant, author and speaker is focused on using a Polyvagal lens to understand and resolve the impact of trauma - and to create ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system as we move through states of protection and connection in an ongoing quest for safety.

What is Polyvagal?
The Polyvagal Theory is a collection of proposed evolutionary, neuroscientific, and psychological constructs pertaining to the role of the vagus nerve in emotion regulation, social connection and fear response.

Polyvagal takes its name from the vagus, a cranial nerve that forms the primary component of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Deb Dana's Polyvagal approach to living introduces a Rhythm of Regulation® to embed compassion, calm and joy to the nervous system. Everyone is invited. Whether you are an established Polyvagal enthusiast, clinician, practitioner or simply a curious human being at the beginning of your Polyvagal journey, we invite you to explore and understand your autonomic nervous system in order to feel safe enough to fall in love with life.

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Sandy Bear - Children's Bereavement Charity

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Sandy Bear - Children's Bereavement Charity

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Sandy Bear Childrens Bereavement Charity

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Sandy Bear is a charity supporting children and young people, and their families coping with the death of a parent or sibling.

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Grief can be overwhelming - you don’t have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.

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Beacon House - National therapeutic service working with individuals of all ages and communities who have experienced trauma and loss.

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Beacon House - National therapeutic service working with individuals of all ages and communities who have experienced trauma and loss.

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Welcome to Beacon House

Beacon House is a specialist, innovative and creative therapeutic service for young people, families and adults. With a special interest in working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma and loss, we are passionate about offering safe and effective therapies in a way that enables people to re-build their lives following stress and adversity. We also take pride in supporting individuals and teams to develop their trauma informed practice through training, supervision and consultation.

Our Cuckfield Clinic periodically closes to new child and adult referrals to prevent long waiting times. Please do get in touch with us to find out if we have spaces currently.

We have some specific capacity for child and family referrals at our Chichester Clinic. Please do get in touch with us to find out if we are able to allocate your referral at this time.

Find out more about us

Our Services

How can Beacon House help you?

Educational Psychology

Get In Touch

Get in touch today to find out more.

We have clinics in Cuckfield and in Chichester.

Please note: We are not able to accept any walk-ins. All meetings are by appointment only. Office hours are: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

To ask any questions, please contact us on admin@beaconhouse.org.uk

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Beacon House | Chartered Clinical Psychologist Trauma Specialist

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What is Polyvagal Theory? Read about its key principles, download resources and more at the Polyvagal Institute.

Bibliography

View Dr. Porges' articles, books, and patents. Links to purchase his books can also be found on this page.

About Dr. Porges

See Dr. Porges' full biography and his timeline of innovation, including development of Polyvagal Theory.

Media

View the latest press articles and news clippings about Dr. Porges and Polyvagal Theory on the media page of Polyvagal Institute.

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Stephen W. Porges, PhD | Polyvagal Theory

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Dr. Stephen Porges, is the author of the Polyvagal Theory, a Distinguished University Scientist at the Kinsey Institute, a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and creator of music-based intervention, the Safe and Sound Protocol.

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Attachment Focused Treatment for Childhood Trauma & Abuse

Children with serious psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse, neglect, and/or multiple placements provide a serious challenge to parents and therapists. For the past 20 years Dr. Hughes has specialized in the treatment of children who manifest serious deficits in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development, and at the same time demonstrate considerable difficulty establishing and maintaining secure attachment relationships.

Dr. Hughes' treatment is family-based and focused on facilitating the child's ability to establish a secure attachment with his/her caregivers. Developmental attachment theory and research is the primary model for relationship development and trauma resolution. Dan blends various approaches in his treatment modality. These include strategic and structural family therapy, Ericksonian hypnotherapy (utilization principle), psychodynamic principles, psychodrama, interventions congruent with Theraplay, and narrative work. He actively communicates empathy and acceptance of the individual child while providing him/her with the comfort and containment needed to explore and resolve past trauma and shame-related experiences. At the same time, he is actively facilitating the child's ability to form positive, reciprocal relationships with his/her parents. Within the safety of these relationships, the child is able to finally face and resolve his/her past traumas. Also, as the child gradually develops a secure attachment with his/her caregivers, (s)he develops a positive and integrated sense of self.

Dr. Hughes received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Ohio University, with a clinical internship at the University of Rochester Medical School. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). He consults with various mental health, social service, and residential treatment agencies in Maine and in other states and countries. He also presents workshops and trains therapists throughout the country. Dan is the author of Building the Bonds of Attachment, 3rd Ed 2017, published by Rowen-Littlefield, Attachment-Focused Family Therapy Workbook, 2011, by WW Norton among other solo and collaborative works. He conducts training sessions online for therapists across the globe providing both Level 1 and Level 2 workshops.

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Attachment Focused Treatment for Childhood Trauma & Abuse Children with serious psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse, neglect, and/or multiple placements provide a serious challenge to parents and therapists. For the past 20 years Dr. Hughes has specialized in the treatment of children who manifest serious deficits in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development, and at the same time demonstrate considerable difficulty establishing and maintaining secure attachment relationships.

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Virtual Advice Session - Neurodivergence & Trauma in Care-Experienced Children & Young People

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Virtual Advice Session - Neurodivergence & Trauma in 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 - Autism/Neurodivergent Teenage Years

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Virtual Advice Session - Autism/Neurodivergent Teenage Years

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Parents and Carers Virtual Advice Sessions - Melissa Hutchings, ASD Family Help - Autism & Teenagers - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Melissa Hutchings, ASD Family Help – Autism & Teenagers Downloads Presentation Slides Download PDF Webinar Summary Download PDF

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Virtual Advice Session - Managing Anxiety in Neurodivergent Teenagers

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Virtual Advice Session - Managing Anxiety in Neurodivergent Teenagers

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Parents and Carers Virtual Advice Sessions - Angela McMillan, Elemental Health - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Angela McMillan, Elemental Health – Managing Anxiety in Neurodivergent Teenagers Downloads Presentation Slides Download PDF

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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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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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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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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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Search for local services.

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Childcare

Health care

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Information The Family Information Service (FIS) provides guidance on childcare, activities, for children, young people, parents and carers in the Vale of Glamorgan. To speak to the Family Information Service, call us on 0808 281 6727 and select Option 2 for Information, or email: familycompass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk Choosing ChildcareLearn how to select the best childcare options for […]

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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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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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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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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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Fact Sheet - Helping Girls Manage Puberty

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Fact Sheet - Helping Girls Manage Puberty

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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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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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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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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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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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Latest

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.

Promising Athletes Programme

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.

APP

STAY CONNECTED

Download our app to keep up to date with everything that's going at Leisure Centre, including hints and tips on staying healthy and active at home.

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Find your local leisure centre | LeisureCentre.com

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Welcome to the leisurecentre.com - Gyms, keep Fit Classes, Swimming Pools, Swimming Lessons, Sport facilities and Dance Classes, at Leisure centres across the UK online

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Swimming additional needs | Cardiff Whales Swimming Club | 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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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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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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Emma Durman, Autside – Staying Safe Online Downloads Presentation Slides Download PDF

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Activities/Strategies - Cards Against Anxiety

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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 - 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 - 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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Sign up to download from Witherslack Group Website.

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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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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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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Sign up to download form Witherslack Group website.

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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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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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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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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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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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