Autech 2015 – An essential conference for autism professionals
Date: 1 October 2015 Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester Email: event@autech2015.co.uk Website: http://www.autech2015.co.uk/ Autism specific technology and sensory issues and how they will transform your future. Who is Autech 2015 for? Autism professionals, educators, carers, community health teams, therapists, clinicians, social workers, GPs and commissioners. Why attend Autech 2015? Learn about assistive technologies available now. Gain […]
Today we have launched: Positive About Working with Autism & Working with Autism Phone App
Positive About Working with Autism A charter for employers to understand the benefits of employing individuals with autism and commit to being more positive about working with individuals with autism. The scheme will be championed by the ASD Employment Ambassador for Wales, but any interested employers can sign the charter here: www.ASDinfoWales.co.uk/8801 They will be […]
Merlin’s Magic Wand – Tickets for days out for children
Merlin’s Magic Wand is a worldwide charity for children and we arrange magical days out at Merlin Entertainments attractions, such as LEGOLAND Resorts®, SEA LIFE Centres and Madame Tussauds. Merlin's Magic wand provide tickets for days out for children with disabilities. This year they are only accepting applications from people who have not applied previously. […]
Dimensions – June’s Autism Friendly Film Screenings
This months exciting Autism Friendly Screenings are coming up with Minions and Moomins hitting the big screen. Book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Find a film at a cinema near you Visit our website or join their Facebook events to find out more and stay updated: Moomins on the Riviera at Cineworld on […]
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 […]
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 […]
