South Wales Autism Assessments

15/12/2025

Wherever you are on your journey… you are welcome here 💜

Maybe someone has gently raised the possibility that your child could be neurodivergent.
Maybe school feels overwhelming — for your child and for you.
Maybe you already have a diagnosis, or maybe you’re still full of questions.

Perhaps your child has been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyspraxia or another neurodivergence — or maybe they’ve had their diagnosis for a while now and are ready to meet others who truly get them.

You might be finding yourself back on the pathway again with a sibling.
Or navigating conversations with grandparents who want to help, but aren’t quite sure how.

Maybe sleep is hard. Food is hard. Emotions feel big, loud, and all-consuming.
Maybe you just need to hear other parents say, “Yes — us too.”

Wherever your family is right now — questioning, waiting, adjusting, learning, or simply needing connection — you don’t have to do it alone.

✨ All roads of your journey lead to AP Cymru ✨
A place of understanding, lived experience, reassurance, and community.

💜 Join us — we’re here for you. Always.

15/12/2025

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We’re thrilled to have donated over 100 Christmas Selection Boxes to AP Cymru - The Neurodiversity Charity to bring some festive cheer to the families and children they support. 🎁✨

Tracy, a volunteer there, was delighted to pick up the festive treats and Nathan Davies, HCB Widdows Mason Director, sees first hand the invaluable support they provide "I work with many families who utilise the services of AP. They are a fantastic charity and it was a pleasure to give something back"

Merry Christmas!

11/12/2025

10/12/2025

Lots on this week - plus, Santa is back this weekend!
🎄From crafting with Santa and our resident market traders to our festive pop up market, it's looking festive at Ffos Caerffili this week!
🛍️We are giving you more time to shop with our late night shopping on Thursday.
🎅🏼Don't miss Santa's grotto on Sunday then our free crafternoon after! Ho Ho Ho!
To book or for more info: https://www.ticketsource.com/serencymru

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Llawer o bethau’r wythnos hon – a Siôn Corn yn ôl y penwythnos yma!
🎄O grefftau gyda Siôn Corn a’n masnachwyr marchnad presennol i’n marchnad pop-up Nadoligaidd, mae’n edrych yn Nadoligaidd yn Ffos Caerffili’r wythnos hon!
🛍️Rydyn ni'n rhoi mwy o amser i chi i siopa gyda'n siopa noswyl ddydd Iau.
🎅🏼Peidiwch â cholli Ogof Siôn Corn ddydd Sul a’n crafternoon am ddim ar ôl hynny! Ho Ho Ho!
I archebu neu am ragor o wybodaeth: https://www.ticketsource.com/serencymru

09/12/2025

🎄 Gall tymor yr ŵyl ddod â chyffro, newid a nosweithiau di-gwsg.

I lawer o blant niwrowahanol, gall arferion aflonydd, gorlwytho synhwyraidd, ac emosiynau dwys wneud cwsg hyd yn oed yn anoddach.

Mae ein Sesiwn Gyngor Rhithwir i Rieni a Gofalwyr gyda Helping Kids Shine Limited, a'n taflen gyngor ac Awgrymiadau Gorau, yn archwilio ffyrdd ymarferol o gefnogi cwsg gwell a nosweithiau tawelach.

Gwyliwch y recordiad yma: https://neurodivergencewales.org/cy/rhieni-a-gofalwyr/cwsg/

07/12/2025

06/12/2025

Our team recently took part in training with Dr Fiona J Gullon Scott, Consultant Chartered Psychologist, entitled:

AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Co-occur. Implications for executive functioning, mental health, burnout and more

The training took place on the 01.12.25 and offered valuable insights into current best practice for understanding attention differences across the lifespan.

Following this training we have strengthened both our ADHD assessment pathway and our combined Autism and ADHD pathway:
- During the Young DIVA the child is asked to join part of the interview.
- As part of the interview sensory processing is now explore in more depth and we will now include either the BRIEF2 or BRIEF2A to understand everyday executive functioning.

These additions support a more rounded understanding of each individual and reflect our ongoing commitment to high quality, neuro affirming practice.

04/12/2025

Not everybody's plate has to look the same 🩵

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

MYTH BUSTING: Ear defenders 🎧

🔊 Many children, young people and adults choose to wear ear defenders in environments with lots of noise.

🚫 People CAN still hear while wearing them – ear defenders simply block out background noise to help the wearer avoid sensory overload.

🧠 Sensory overload is a state of being overwhelmed by sensory inputs, where someone’s brain can't process all of the information they’re getting from their senses (e.g. sounds, sights, smells).

💥 Symptoms can include anxiety, irritability and difficulty focusing – which may lead to withdrawal (shutdown), or strong emotional and physical reactions (meltdown).

♾️ Anyone can experience sensory overload, but it is common in individuals with neurodivergent conditions like autism or ADHD.

✅ Ear defenders are a helpful aid and a reasonable accommodation for people who experience sensory overload. In education and in the workplace, they can help pupils and workers to focus, creating a better learning and work environment for all.

24/11/2025

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