Language around neurodiversity continues to evolve and we will update our content accordingly. Whether you love these pages or think something is missing, we welcome and appreciate your feedback. It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people (around 15% of the UK population) are neurodivergent. Whether you require assistance for neurodevelopmental diagnostics or business integration, we are here to help you achieve success. Anxiety may appear as sleep difficulties, fear of school, avoidance of social situations, or physical symptoms like headaches. Our evaluations help confirm whether an anxiety disorder is present and suggest ways forward.
The Cardiff University community are a helpful bunch, here to help you get ahead in your chosen career. Our Bossing It series brings together advice from alumni contributors in various fields – tap into their collective wisdom and browse through top tips on a wide range of topics. It’s worth noting that many neurodiverse individuals communicate straightforwardly. This doesn’t mean we lack extensive vocabulary or the ability to use metaphors, but rather that we don’t embed hidden meanings in our speech – so consider being direct and clear.
If you have any questions at all on our process, please reach out and one of the team will be able to put your mind at ease. Our clinicians deliver fast, accurate diagnostic assessments to identify whether an individual has ASD or ADHD. We’ve explored a range of funding options above that can also help you fund a Brain in Hand licence. For personalised suggestions on the best funding options for you, check out our Funding Finder. We’ll email you a summary of the funding options that you might be eligible for based on the information you share with us.
The funding will extend the work of the National Neurodivergence Improvement Programme and support for the National Neurodivergence Team, to work with the NHS to drive improvement across Wales for a further two years to March 2027. The aim of the initial screening is to identify if you may have a neurodiversity or also known as ‘Specific Learning Differences (SpLD)’ – this term covers conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD. The below guidance aims to focus on what to expect after an initial screening or full assessment via the PSW service. While not a medical diagnosis, your assessment gives you your first roadmap, signposting you to any neurodiversity traits you may have and helping you to determine which diagnosis to pursue if needed.
“And at times handing patients back – sharing the load in the care with colleagues in primary and community services. My partner has ADHD and autism, and the course as a whole helped in my supporting them. AP Cymru will provide you with the tools, the techniques and the understanding that are required to build a Occupational Health Solutions fully neuroinclusive environment. You can attend a session on your own or with someone else who cares for your child. Neurodivergent individuals perceive the world differently from most, having difficulty with communication, relating to their peers and problems with multiple sensory overloads.
This allows us to build a rich, whole person understanding rather than relying on isolated measures. A neuroinclusive team recognises the strengths every individual can bring to the workplace, based on the way their brain processes information and how they experience the world. They welcome and celebrate different ways of thinking, and everyone is accepted and supported for their diversity of thought. AP Cymru are striving to create a neuro-inclusive world for children, young people and their families by providing a toolkit of guidance, knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity through authentic lived-experience.
If your child only has a Form 8 or you have been advised of long wait times for a diagnosis, fill out our form and complete the neurodiversity questionnaire with them. Teams with neurodivergent professionals in some roles can be 30% more productive than those without them – with the inclusion and integration of neurodivergent professionals bringing the added benefit of boosting team morale, Deloitte reports. The Welsh Government published an Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan in 2016, which established new Integrated Autism Services. This was backed by a £13m investment to 2021, and a recurrent payment of £3m a year to support autism services in Wales after 2021.
She gave us stories from her own experiences and her knowledge of autism is invaluable. Services that are specifically for, or have adapted to meet the needs of, autistic people and/or their families. If you need support, contact your local citizens advice to learn more about PIP as a benefit and get help with your application.
The aim of the Charity is to replace the stigma around neurodiversity and promote a positive perception. Karen started AP Cymru (a registered charity) in 2009, not long after her youngest son received his autism diagnosis at just 22 months old. In 2006 her eldest son received his diagnosis and finally, in 2018 Karen received her own diagnosis aged 43.
The IAS have learned that they need to adapt to the needs of the clients and the increased numbers of attendees in the forums. Although the increase is a positive thing for the service, this may have increased the anxiety levels of those who were not confident enough to speak in front of others in a large group setting. Friendships can be formed if the structure is changed to help facilitate and encourage this. In the second hour of the forum, the room was split into smaller groups of people.
After the March forum, the offer was extended again and over 10 people agreed to go to Costa, including an autistic adult who had very rarely spoken in the forum and never without prompting from staff. The event was also developed with a strategic planning group, which included representatives from Welsh Government and higher education institutions, local authorities, Third-sector organisations, and supported employment schemes across Wales. Our clinicians bring not only extensive expertise but also a profound understanding of neurodiversity.
This page offers a collection of resources to help you understand and support neurodivergence. In addition to academic attainment, we recognise the importance of social connection, we offer opportunities for students with ASC to be part of a supportive social group. Disclosing your disability early allows you and the university to plan for any necessary adjustments. This helps to ensure a smoother transition into university life, minimizing any potential challenges and enabling you to fully engage with your studies from the start. Support and reasonable adjustments can then be agreed once diagnostic evidence of your disability has been provided to our team. Hearing the stories of other parents, the real struggles and real positive thoughts made us feel humbled.