South Wales Autism Assessments

25/07/2025

19/07/2025

16/07/2025

Hikikomori is a condition of prolonged social isolation. In this article, we explain how it affects autistic people, and what characterizes social withdrawal.

16/07/2025

Autistic people are significantly more affected by sleep problems. In this post, we talk about what causes them. What keeps us up at night?

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

*New Autism Research Highlights the Importance of Individual Support*

A large new study, published in Nature Genetics this month, has identified four distinct profiles—or subtypes—within autism. This is an important step forward in recognising that there is no single “type” of autism, and no one-size-fits-all approach to support.

Researchers worked with over 5,000 autistic children and their siblings. By looking at a wide range of developmental, behavioural, and emotional characteristics—alongside genetic information—they identified four different profiles. Each one reflects a different way that an autistic child might develop, communicate, or experience the world.

The four profiles include:
• Social and Behavioural Challenges: children who show strong autistic traits and are more likely to experience mental health difficulties such as anxiety or ADHD
• Mixed with Developmental Delay: children who experienced early developmental delays but fewer co-occurring mental health needs
• Moderate Challenges: children with more subtle communication and interaction differences and fewer additional difficulties
• Broadly Affected: children with more complex support needs and earlier developmental differences

What’s most important is this: these profiles are not a way to rank or compare children. They simply reflect the natural diversity within the autistic community. No profile is better or worse. Every child is unique, and this research helps professionals better understand and respond to that uniqueness.

For families, this may offer reassurance that the right support should be based on the individual—not the diagnosis alone. It’s about understanding your child as they are, and finding approaches that genuinely meet their needs.

If you’d like to talk about what this means for your child or the support they’re receiving, we’re here to help.

Wade Therapy Services
Neuro-affirming support that celebrates difference.

06/07/2025

We had 24 entries to the raffle to win a child or autism assessment in aid of Velindre Cancer Charity and managed to raise £350 ❤️

All 24 entries were added to the random name generator and the winner is…Jodie Davies

Can Jodie please DM us or email me directly at chris@wts.ltd 🤓

Thank you to every single person who donated.

30/06/2025

This Sunday we’re raffling off a child or adult diagnostic Autism assessment in which all proceeds go to Velindre Cancer Centre.

Tickets are £10 each and should you be unsuccessful in the raffle and still wish to proceed with a private Autism assessment we will reduce your invoice by £20.

We’ve sold 19 tickets so far so the odds are still very good 😊

To enter go to:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/chris-wade-3?newPage=true =f54bd624a2505e6ca&domain=www.justgiving.com&is_canvas=false&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justgiving.com%2Ff3ebb052c39e85e71&relation=opener&frame=fa1bbd452105968aa&result=%5B%5D&e2e=%7B%7D

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National Autistic Society
The Chameleon - AP Cymru
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Hefin David MS
Ffos Caerffili
Wade Therapy Services
Caerphilly Athletic FC
Parents Voices in Wales CIC

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Help Chris Wade raise money to support Velindre Cancer Centre

27/06/2025

https://myautismassessment.co.uk/nhs/ NHS - My Autism Assessment

24/06/2025

24/06/2025

New Blog: Individual Development Plans - The Process. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

With the transition to the new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system nearing its final deadline this August, our blog outlines the key steps for securing an Individual Development Plan (IDP) under the ALNET Act 2018. As Statements of SEN are phased out, understanding the criteria, timelines, and responsibilities of schools and Local Authorities is more important than ever.

👉 Read our full blog here: https://www.hcbgroup.com/site/blog/individual-development-plans-the-process

If you're facing delays or need guidance on obtaining an IDP for your child or young person, our experienced education law team is here to help. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

23/06/2025

If you have donated £10 to our adult or child autism diagnostic assessment raffle for Velindre Cancer Charity then if you ever wanted to proceed with an assessment with us (should you not win) we will deduct £20 from the cost of the assessment.

To donate go to:

Help Chris Wade raise money to support Velindre Cancer Centre