National Neurodivergence Team – Relaunch Event
The National Autism Team has now officially relaunched as The National Neurodivergence Team! At our Relaunch Event on 31st October 2024, our speakers and invited guests from around Wales showcased the achievements in the field of autism and the next steps broadening the scope to neurodivergence, including ADHD and Tourettes & Tic conditions. Our fully […]
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. As part of this update, we’re also excited to introduce a set of new […]
Neurodivergence Code of Practice Development Survey
You are being invited to take part in this survey to build on the current code of practice on the delivery of autism services and develop a neurodivergence code of practice. Your views will not be published, but will be used to inform the thinking when developing the neurodivergence code of practice, which will be […]
#TourettesHurts – Tourette’s Awareness Month 2024
During Tourette’s Awareness Month, Tourettes Action are running a campaign called #TourettesHurts which aims to highlight the impact that Tourette’s can have on those with the condition, and those around them, and destigmatise Tourette’s by educating and advertising. The campaign will show the general public what the reality of Tourette’s looks like, dispelling some of […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 
Countdown to Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! 
There are just five weeks left until the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Join in from 18th – 24th March 2024 for 24 live events, all virtual, free, and open to […]
ADHD Video Diaries – Get Involved!
Do you have ADHD and would like to share your story? The National Neurodivergence Team are looking to produce a series of video diaries featuring people with ADHD describing their experiences of how ADHD impacts on their day-to-day life. For those who would like to be involved, we would like you to produce a clip […]
Neath Port Talbot Autism Hub Launch Events
Neath Port Talbot Autism Hub is hosting a range of events to share information about the new hub and allow you to help shape the support that is offered. If you are 16+ and identify as Autistic, you are invited to attend the following events (Family and friends are also welcome): 
Wednesday 6 September […]
CAMHS Resource Toolkit & Quick Guide
This Resource Toolkit was developed for all professionals working in Specialist CAMHS. It is equally relevant for anyone working with neurodiverse children, young people and their families in health, education and social care, in helping to understand, explain and support wellbeing and practical outcomes. Click here to download
Welsh Government – One-page Document: ‘Autism: What does the Code mean for you?’
Welsh Government have created a one-page document which outlines the duties placed on Local Authorities, Local Health Boards and NHS trusts in the Code of Practice on the Delivery of Autism Services. The one-page document is called ‘Autism – What does the Code mean for you?’ The document is primarily for Local Authorities, Local Health […]
Latest Information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Useful Resources All Wales Virtual Autism Team Resources which have been developed by the All Wales Virtual Autism Team: Virtual Autism Team – Covid-19 Helpful Advice (Updated – August 2021): To download PDF click on this text Virtual Autism Team – Loss and Bereavement (July 2021). Click on the links below to download the following […]
Welsh Government – Written Statement: Code of Practice on the Delivery of Autism Services
Lynne Neagle MS, Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being 16th July 2021 In our Programme for Government published on 15 June 2021, we set out our intention to provide effective, high quality and sustainable healthcare for the people of Wales. One of our main commitments to achieve this is to introduce an autism statutory […]
Learning about Autism – National Autism Team
Over five years ago the National Autism Team* launched the first of their Learning with Autism school awareness programmes for Primary Schools. In 2017 further programmes followed for Early Year Settings and Secondary Schools, then Further Education was launched in 2020. To date 213 Primary Schools across Wales have achieved their whole school awards, as […]
