Neath Port Talbot Press Release
Welsh-medium primary school achieves autism awareness award Ysgol Gymraeg Gwaun Cae Gurwen has become the first Welsh-medium primary school in Neath Port Talbot to be achieve the ‘Learning with Autism Primary School Award’. The school will join 11 English-medium primary schools in Neath Port Talbot which have already received the award. The award recognises the […]
ASD Community Support Worker (Temporary maternity cover for up to 12 months)
Days / Hours of Work Part time 25 hours per week (may be increased) Brief Description of Post We are seeking a part time staff to member to be part of the Integrated Autism Service working with and supported by health professionals. The team, based in Penarth, will provide effective information advice and assistance to […]
Cabinet statement Written Statement: Improving Autism Services
Vaughan Gething AM, Minister for Health and Social Services The National Assembly’s scrutiny of the Autism (Wales) Bill provided a welcome and valuable opportunity to consider whether autism-specific legislation would add value to the current autism services available in Wales. I recognise there will be many people who will be disappointed this Bill is not […]
Cardiff University’s Centre for Trials Research is conducting a research study into sensory integration therapy (SenITA)
Sensory integration therapy Sensory integration therapy (SIT) is a type of face-to-face therapy or treatment provided by trained occupational therapists (OT) who use play-based sensory-motor activities to influence the way the child responds to sensation, reducing distress and improving concentration and interaction with others. Research suggests SIT might be helpful for some children. In this […]
Job Vacancies – Research and Improvement Officer, National ASD Development Team
The WLGA is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join the National ASD Development Team based in Cardiff. The post will involve research into the tools; pedagogy; and resources that successfully support those individuals working with and developing individuals with autism, which will include effective collation and monitoring of data. Excellent IT skills […]
Cabinet Secretary visits North Wales Integrated Autism Service
The North Wales Integrated Autism Service (IAS) was delighted to welcome Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Services, Vaughan Gething to their drop-in at Llangefni Jobcentre Plus recently. It was a great opportunity to speak with autistic individuals, IAS staff and partners about the service and hopes for the future. The IAS is jointly hosted […]
Social Care Wales and NHS Wales have jointly developed a Carer Awareness E-learning Course.
CARER AWARENESS E-LEARNING COURSE Social Care Wales and NHS Wales have jointly developed a Carer Awareness E-learning Course. This e-learning course aims to raise understanding and awareness of carers by exploring key topics: who is a carer; the types of support carers provide; the impact of a caring role can have; what carers need carers’ […]
Recognising signs of autism: Welsh autism awareness film rolled out across Europe
A training film made in Wales, aimed at raising awareness of the signs of autism among front-line professionals in health and education, is being officially re-launched today in a pioneering collaboration with four European countries. Led by a partnership between Cardiff University and Welsh Government, the film, called ‘The Birthday Party’ is designed to help […]
WLGA Press Release – Over 3,000 primary school teachers successfully complete ‘Learning with Autism’ scheme
The ‘Learning with Autism’ programme is aimed at raising awareness among children and young people of autism and how it affects autistic individuals. The programme helps the whole school community have a better understanding and acceptance of autism and the opportunity to learn in a safe and supported environment. Focusing on whole school settings, all […]
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Please be aware that in order to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), changes have been made to the security of our website. Although we are regularly testing and updating the website and resources based on feedback from our users, some features may not be working as […]
Driving improvements in services for Autistic People in Wales
AMs have been briefed on all of the work undertaken concerning Autism in Wales ahead of today’s plenary session at 1:30. You can read more here: WLGA Briefing
IAS Vacancies Hywel Dda
There are vacancies for OT, SALT, Specialist Practitioner and Clinical Psychologist in Hywel Dda health board, they can be found at: http://jobs.hywelddauhb.wales.nhs.uk/
