February’s Autism Friendly Cinema Screenings

Dimensions autism friendly cinema screenings We work with ODEON, Cineworld, Vue and Showcase to host Autism Friendly Screenings at over 250 cinemas nationwide. February's films Cineworld host an autism friendly cinema screening on the first Sunday of every month at 11am. Cineworld’s next autism friendly film screening is Sing on Sunday 5th February at 11am. […]

January’s autism friendly cinema screenings

Dimensions autism friendly cinema screenings We work with ODEON, Cineworld, Vue and Showcase to host Autism Friendly Screenings at over 250 cinemas nationwide. Sign up to receive updates for your local cinemas. January's films Cineworld host an autism friendly cinema screening on the first Sunday of every month at 11am. Cineworld’s next autism friendly film […]

3 Integrated Autism Service vacancies in Powys

For more information and to access the application packs please click on the links below: ISAP – Clinical Specialist OT https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/ad8d9bdded54b5e318a391cfa1b1b606/?vac_ref=914451678 ISAP – Clinical Specialist SALT https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/e81fed51ebb4c0e8e0ce4c17048fb2d4/?vac_ref=914451654 ISAP – Senior Specialist Practitioner https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/e6010c255ab581be94f76cc5464ae32d/?vac_ref=914451536 Closing date: 2nd January 2017 For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Marisa Lewis, Counselling Psychologist or Rebecca James, Autism Co-ordinator […]

Welsh Governement – Written Statement – Autism Services

Rebecca Evans Minister for Social Services and Public Health The Welsh Government is fully committed to working to improve the lives of children and adults with autism, their families and carers in Wales. We are aware of the challenges that people with autism and their families face every day and that it is crucial we […]

New app launched to help children and young people with autism

New app launched to help children and young people with autism A new electronic mobile phone and tablet app has been launched to improve information sharing and support for children and young people with autism. The ‘About Me’ app was created in response to feedback from young people with autism and will make it easier […]

Education through Regional Working – Ysgol Bro Tawe

During the Summer Term 2016, the school participated in the “Learning with Autism” award programme. This is a national award from ASD Info Wales & it was launched in Powys in the Spring Term 2016. Ysgol Bro Tawe is the first primary school in Powys to complete the whole training programme and receive the “Learning […]

Latest autism friendly films (Dimensions)

See what films are coming up for our autism friendly cinema screenings. Dimensions work with ODEON, Cineworld, Vue and Showcase to screen a variety of films on Sundays throughout the month in a sensory friendly environment. Cineworld Cineworld host an autism friendly cinema screening on the first Sunday of every month at 11am. October at Cineworld Cineworld’s […]

Job Vacancy – Counselling/Clinical Psychologist Adult ASC Service (Powys)

Main area – Psychology Grade -Band 8a Contract -Permanent Hours – Full time 37.5 hours per week Job ref – 070-PST013-0816 Site – Bronllys Hospital Town – Bronllys Salary – £40,028 to £48,034 per annum Closing date – 05/09/2016 23:59 Powys Teaching Health Board are inviting applications for the post of Counselling/Clinical Psychologist in Adult […]

Engage to Change – Learning Disability Wales has been awarded a £10m grant

June 2016 – March 2021. Funded by The Big Lottery Fund's Getting Ahead 2 grant. Learning Disability Wales has been awarded a £10m grant to boost the employment prospects of young people in Wales with a learning disability and / or learning difficulty, including autism. The five-year Engage to Change project, starting in April 2016, will […]

Denbighshire school celebrates autism first

Ysgol Esgob Morgan, St Asaph has become the first school in Denbighshire and the second school in North Wales to become an 'Autism Aware School' through the Welsh National Autistic Spectrum Disorders School Scheme. The school had to ensure that the learning environment was one in which pupils with Autism would feel relaxed and secure. […]

First Primary School to complete the Learning with Autism Programme in Wales

Congratulations to Redhill Preparatory School, Pembrokeshire for becoming Wales’ first school to successfully complete the Learning with Autism, Mainstream Primary School programme and therefore receiving their certificate of achievement.  The programme was embraced by the whole school, and teachers, support staff, other colleagues and pupils all took part in the programme.  Following the programme, it […]