Increase understanding of autism and stop wrongly blaming parents (Cardiff University Mental Health Blog)
Professor Susan Leekam 11 August 2017 Sue Leekam and Catherine R.G. Jones As many as 1.1% of the population of the UK has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making it a relatively common condition. Yet ASD can still go undetected and be misunderstood. In some children the signs of ASD are obvious while in others the […]
Integrated Autism Services Launches in Powys (PTHB)
A major milestone for people with autism was reached this week, with the official launch in Powys of the first Integrated Autism Service in Wales The development of an Integrated Autism Service across the country is a key commitment in Welsh Government’s “Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan” published last year. The launch last […]
Torch Theatre – ASDinfoWales raise awareness with the ‘Can You See Me?’ Scheme at the Torch Theatre
The Torch Theatre had a genuine buzz in the atmosphere, as the foyer and upper floors teemed with energy and conversation on Thursday 6 July. Beautiful paintings of Elephants and Gnu’s lined the walls and stands lined the corridors, as people engaged in conversation and goodie bags exchanged. While positive vibes and energy are commonplace […]
Occupational Therapist – Integrated Autism Service (Cardiff & Vale UHB)
CARING FOR PEOPLE – KEEPING PEOPLE WELL Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board. Smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises. This post provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly specialist […]
WLGA PRESS RELEASE – Film collaboration aiming to increase awareness of autism signs in children
A new film is aiming to improve front-line professionals’ understanding and awareness of autism in children The idea for this film, ‘the Birthday Party’, came about following the National ASD Development Team’s consultation with autistic individuals, parents and carers which found gaps in provision and the need for increased awareness and understanding of autism by […]
Senior Specialist SLT (Cardiff & Vale HB)
Senior Specialist SLT- Band 7 CARING FOR PEOPLE – KEEPING PEOPLE WELL Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board. Smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises. We are pleased to offer this exciting […]
Discovery School hosted by Cardiff University
Dear all, Discovery School hosted by Cardiff University I am writing to you with regards to the Discovery Summer School at Cardiff University. The residential summer school is aimed at young learners on the Discovery Programme, a programme specifically for those who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), aged 14-19. It aims to raise aspirations […]
Autism Specialist Practitioner (Cardiff & Vale HB)
Autism Specialist Practitioner – Band 7 CARING FOR PEOPLE – KEEPING PEOPLE WELL Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board. Smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises. Applications are invited for the role […]
ASD Community Support Worker x 3
Brief Description of Post We are seeking 3 additional part time staff to be part of a new Integrated Autism Service working with and supported by health professionals. The team, based in Penarth, will provide effective information advice and assistance to adults with autism and parents carers of younger people / children with autism across […]
Welsh Government News – Extra £7 million for innovative all-Wales autism service
At the start of Autism Awareness Week, Minister for Social Services and Public Health, Rebecca Evans, has announced additional funding of £7 million for the National Integrated Autism Service. Today’s announcement brings the total amount of funding allocated to supporting autism services in Wales to £13 million up to 2021. Wales is the […]
Integrated Autism Service Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7)
For more information and to access the application packs please follow the link below: Integrated Autism Service- Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Closing date: 12th April, 2017 http://jobs.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/job/UK/Powys/Bronllys/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v666822?_ts=274
Clinical Psychologist job vacancy
For more information and to access the application packs please follow the link below: Integrated Autism Service- Clinical Psychologist http://jobs.cardiffandvaleuhb.wales.nhs.uk/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Clinical_PsychologyAutism/Clinical_PsychologyAutism-v639148?_ts=1133
