Our resource “Working with autism” is now available on our website!!!
The resource has been developed to help autistic people with their job search. The resource contains a set of interactive tools for autistic people, including a skills dictionary and CV builder. The resource also includes a learning and development resource for professionals who support people to find employment and includes a training film presented by […]
Welsh Government News – New measures to improve autism services in Wales
A new one-year plan to address priorities for action for children, young people and adults with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) has been published by the Welsh Government (Mon 18th May). The new interim delivery plan is backed by £600,000 of funding, which is in addition to the £880,000 ASD infrastructure grant which was transferred into […]
We want to hear from you! – Take part in a National Survey for Parents and Carers of Children and Adults with ASD
Over the coming months we will be undertaking a series of consultation exercises with individuals with ASD, their parents and carers and professionals. We are keen to explore the issues that individuals and parents and carers of children and adults with an ASD (whether or not formally diagnosed) are currently experiencing. The information provided will be […]
Autism: A Guide for Those Who Support Adults Following a Diagnosis
View & download the latest report 'Autism: A Guide for Those Who Support Adults Following a Diagnosis' www.asdinfowales.co.uk/8325
Toys R Us holding an Autism Friendly and additional needs exclusive shopping event
Every UK Toys R Us (TRU) store is holding an Autism Friendly and additional needs exclusive shopping event on Sunday 30 November 2014 from 9am until 11am. To make this as comfortable as possible TRU promises “reduced fluorescent lighting, no loud music or tannoy announcements.” Additionally all staff will have been provided with some parent […]
ASD Advice for Primary School Support Staff
View our latest video for ASD Advice for Primary School Support Staff: www.asdinfowales.co.uk/8673
e bulletin April 2014 – ASD Strategic Action Plan for Wales
Refreshing the ASD Strategic Action Plan for Wales You may be aware that the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas AM, has made a commitment to refresh the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan (ASD SAP) which was first published in 2008. As the refreshed ASD SAP is nearing completion it is timely that […]
‘I know about autism’ campaign helps mark World Autism Day
As part of World Autism Day, the Welsh Local Government Association is helping to promote a series of new website resources designed to teach school children more about autism. The new web resources have been developed by the Welsh Government’s Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategic Action Plan for Wales, as a dedicated awareness raising programme […]
April is full of Autism Friendly Screening opportunities
there will be more than 600 screenings across the country to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. These include our usual Sunday screenings, as well as more chances to see films during the week! They can all be found here: http://yourlocalcinema.com/AFS.html We are working with the Cinema Exhibitors Association to organise the first ever dedicated […]
Arriva Trains Wales – The Orange Wallet Scheme
In partnership with local authorities and other public transport providers, Arriva Trains Wales is launching a new communication tool for passengers who may have difficulty with communication. The ‘Orange Wallet’ is one of a range of collaborative regional projects funded by the Welsh Government as part of the ‘All Wales ASD strategy’. It is intended […]
Our ASD Info Wales mobile site is now live!
You can easily visit our site via your smart phone or tablet to find all resources and access the ASD Aware Scheme!!!
March’s Autism Friendly Screenings
Please see below the films that will be shown during March at the following places: Cineworld: The Lego Movie 2D – Sunday March 2nd at 11am. Showcase: Mr Peabody and Sherman – Sunday March 9th at 10am. ODEON: The Lego Movie 2D – Sunday March 9th at 11.30am. Vue: Moshi Monsters – Sunday March 30th […]
