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 […]
Welsh Government News – New autism service for Wales to be established
A new national autism service for Wales, which will provide lifetime support for children and adults, will be set up in Wales, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford today announced. The service is a key part of the Welsh Government’s refreshed Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan, which is being launched today. It will […]
WLGA News – Learning with autism programme launched for primary schools in Wales
A new ‘Learning with Autism’ programme is to be launched to raise awareness of autism among primary school children in Wales. Developed in collaboration with Newport, Torfaen and Caerphilly councils, the programme will offer professionals, parents, carers and individuals with autism a wide range of resources including a new look website and specialised training opportunities. […]
Welsh Government – Autistic Spectrum Disorder – Interim Delivery Plan 2015 – 2016
This plan outlines how much we have achieved and continue to support people with autism. The interim delivery plan sets out the actions we will be taking in 2015 – 2016. 2015 Summary In partnership with the Welsh Local Government Association, we have asked people with autism and their parents and carers about their experiences […]
ASD Consultation Summary Report
As directed by the Welsh Government ASD Interim Delivery Plan, during 2015 we engaged in a range of consultation activities with individuals with ASD, parents and carers. This has provided us with really useful information about the current need and gaps in provision across Wales. The information we have gained will be used to inform […]
Beechwood College Photography Competition
Beechwood College would like to invite your students to participate in a Nationwide Photography Competition! The theme is "My Community" What does your "community" mean to you? Students can photograph anything; it may be something specific about the physical details of where you live or grew up, such as buildings or landmarks. Or it could […]
New resources to support individuals with ASD
We are pleased to let you know that we have launched some new resources on our website today. These have been developed to support practitioners working with individuals with autism, their families and carers. These developments form part of a wider improvement programme for professionals working across health, social care and education – which will […]
Dimensions – November’s Autism Friendly Screenings
This month video game characters are trying to take over the world, vampires are having family troubles and a young girl's emotions must help her. Find a film at a cinema near you. Visit their website to find a cinema near you November's films Hotel Transylvania 2 (2D) at selected Cineworld cinemas on Sunday 1st […]
