This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
A range of useful resources have been developed with autistic people. These can help with day to day activities and plans.
This guide explains what autism is and how it can impact on an autistic person’s interaction with the world around them, providing practical hints and tips.
On this page you will find downloadable links to a range of advice sheets on a variety of topics.
If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.
The profile can help people gain a better understanding of you and how they can help and support you more effectively.
The glossary provides the meaning for various idioms.
The orange wallet scheme aims to help autistic people when travelling on public transport.
This resource booklet outlines the resources we have available on our website.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at the key stages of education. These resources include information to increase understanding and awareness and to also help address many of the barriers that an autistic learner may face.
The resources are aimed at increasing understanding of autism for those working in FE and provides a practical handbook for autistic students.
The resources are aimed at increasing understanding of autism for those working in WBL and provides a practical handbook for autistic learners.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment. These include practical tools for the autistic person and prospective/ current employers.
Use the dictionary to search for terms that you wish to find the definitions of.
Create your personal skills list to assist you in your job search.
Create your own CV here which you can save and download once complete.
To assist you in your job search, access our workbook here.
This section includes resources that they may find useful when helping you seek employment.
This section includes resources that your employer may find useful.
This section includes resources and contacts that you may find useful.
Each Local Authority has a local Autism Lead that is the key contact for autism information, advice and guidance in that area.
Dewis Cymru is the site to go to if you want information or advice about services within your area, as well as information on your well-being.
There are 7 Integrated Autism Services across Wales. They are a partnership between health and social care. Their primary focus is autistic adults who do not access statutory services or those adults seeking a diagnostic assessment.
Within this area of the website is a selection of other web resources that autistic people and those that care for them may find helpful.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with neurodivergent people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, understanding of autism and practical tools for parents and carers of neurodivergent people.
This guide is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those who support autistic children.
This guide is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those who support autistic adults.
Online information sessions for parents and carers, providing information about a range of topics relating to neurodivergence.
These films offer an insight into autism and offers practical hints and tips for parents and carers.
This film explores autism through the voice of autistic people, parent carers and professionals.
This film captures the day to day lives of a range of autistic people.
If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.
Here are practical advice sheets on a range of topics.
The profile can help people gain a better understanding of your child and how they can help and support them more effectively.
The picture cards can help create structure for your child’s day to day activities.
This resource booklet outlines the resources we have available on our website.
This section contains information for autistic children.
The profile can help people gain a better understanding of your child and how they can help and support them more effectively.
The picture cards can help create structure for your child’s day to day activities.
Here are practical advice sheets on a range of topics.
This section contains information for autistic young people and adults.
This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
The Learning about Autism programmes are aimed at raising awareness and understanding of autism across all educational settings.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment. These include practical tools for the autistic person and prospective/current employers.
This section includes resources and contacts that you may find useful.
This section contains information for the siblings of autistic children.
These resources are aimed at pre-school children to help increase their awareness and understanding of autism.
These resources are aimed at primary school children to help increase their awareness and understanding of autism.
These resources are aimed at secondary school children to help increase their awareness and understanding of autism.
This section includes resources and contacts that you may find useful.
Each Local Authority has a local Autism Lead that is the key contact for autism information, advice and guidance in that area.
Dewis Cymru is the site to go to if you want information or advice about services within your area, as well as information on your well-being.
There are 7 Integrated Autism Services across Wales. They are a partnership between health and social care. Their primary focus is autistic adults who do not access statutory services or those adults seeking a diagnostic assessment.
Within this area of the website is a selection of other web resources that autistic people and those that care for them may find helpful.
This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in an early years setting.
The Learning about Autism programmes are aimed at raising awareness of autism in all settings including non-maintained and maintained provision.
Here is a video of the steps needed to undertake the Learning About Autism Early Years Scheme.
There are two self-evaluation tools which help settings to identify current provision, practice, plan and monitor improvement.
The Guide provides a framework to help early years settings become more autism aware and understanding and better meet the needs of autistic children in their care.
The scheme is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism of those working in an early years setting.
This scheme aims to provide an increased understanding of autism for all non-learning support staff.
These resources are aimed at pre-school children to help the increase their awareness and understanding of autism.
The Learning about Autism programme is a whole setting approach to improving awareness and understanding of the needs of autistic children.
The profile can help people gain a better understanding of a child and how they can be helped and supported more effectively.
The picture cards can help create structure for your child’s day to day activities.
Cue cards can help autistic children to understand and follow instructions. Cue cards can be downloaded here.
This section includes resources that you may find useful.
Here you can find case study videos that demonstrate how using the resources can improve practice in Early Years settings.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in a primary school.
The Learning about Autism programmes are aimed at raising awareness and understanding of autism across mainstream primary settings.
The self-evaluation tool will help settings to identify current provision, practice, plan and monitor improvement.
The Guide provides a whole school framework to help schools become more autism aware and understanding and better meet the needs of autistic pupils.
The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism of teaching staff.
The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism of learning support staff.
This scheme aims to provide an increased understanding of autism for all non-learning support staff.
These resources are aimed at primary school children to help them increase their awareness and understanding of autism.
The Learning about Autism programme is a whole school approach to improving awareness and understanding of the needs of autistic pupils. A school can gain the award by completing the programme.
The profile can help people gain a better understanding of a child and how they can be helped and supported more effectively.
The picture cards can help create structure for your child’s day to day activities.
The picture cards can help create structure for your child’s day to day activities.
This section includes resources that you may find useful.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in a secondary school.
The Learning about Autism programmes are aimed at raising awareness and understanding of autism across secondary school settings.
The self-evaluation tools will help settings to identify current provision, practice, plan and monitor improvement.
The Guide provides a whole school framework to help schools become more autism aware and understanding and better meet the needs of autistic pupils.
The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism of teaching and learning support staff.
This scheme aims to provide an increased understanding of autism for all non-learning support staff.
These resources are aimed at secondary pupils to help increase their awareness and understanding of autism.
The Learning about Autism programme is a whole school approach to improving awareness and understanding of the needs of autistic pupils.
The profile can help people gain a better understanding of a pupil and how they can be helped and supported more effectively.
This section includes resources that you may find useful.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in further education and to provide a practical handbook for autistic students.
These films and advice sheets provide information for tutors and teaching staff that support autistic students.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in work based learning and to provide a practical handbook for autistic learners.
These films and advice sheets provide information for tutors and teaching staff that support autistic learners.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment. These include practical tools for the autistic person and prospective/current employers.
Use the dictionary to search for terms that you wish to find the definitions of.
Create your personal skills list to assist you in your job search.
Create your own CV here which you can save and download once complete.
To assist you in your job search, access our workbook here.
This employment resource booklet for Autistic people provides practical information and signposts to useful employment resources. The booklet supplements the information provided at our Exploring Employment event.
This section includes recordings of all workshops from our virtual employment event called ‘Exploring Employment: How to find and keep the job or career that’s right for you’. The event is for Autistic people of working age.
This section includes recordings of workshops from our virtual employment symposium webinar. The symposium is aimed at employers, supported employment providers, and key employment staff.
This section includes resources that they may find useful when helping you seek employment.
This section includes resources that your employer may find useful.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at helping autistic people in choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment. These include practical tools for the autistic person and prospective/current employers.
Use the dictionary to search for terms that you wish to find the definitions of.
Create your personal skills list to assist you in your job search.
Create your own CV here which you can save and download once complete.
To assist you in your job search, access our workbook here.
This employment resource booklet for Autistic people provides practical information and signposts to useful employment resources. The booklet supplements the information provided at our Exploring Employment event.
This section includes recordings of all workshops from our virtual employment event called ‘Exploring Employment: How to find and keep the job or career that’s right for you’. The event is for Autistic people of working age.
This section includes recordings of workshops from our virtual employment symposium webinar. The symposium is aimed at employers, supported employment providers, and key employment staff.
This section includes resources that they may find useful when helping you seek employment.
This section includes resources that your employer may find useful.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at helping autistic people in choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment. These include practical tools for the autistic person and prospective employers.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.
This employment resource booklet for Autistic people provides practical information and signposts to useful employment resources. The booklet supplements the information provided at our Exploring Employment event.
This section includes recordings of all workshops from our virtual employment event called ‘Exploring Employment: How to find and keep the job or career that’s right for you’. The event is for Autistic people of working age.
This section includes recordings of workshops from our virtual employment symposium webinar. The symposium is aimed at employers, supported employment providers, and key employment staff.
This guide was developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. It is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those who support autistic adults.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment. These include practical tools for the autistic person.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at WBL providers to gain greater skills, knowledge and understanding of autism and how to support autistic learners more effectively.
This section includes resources and contacts that you may find useful.
A series of resources have been developed aimed at employers to gain greater skills, knowledge and understanding of autism and how to support autistic employees more effectively.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
These resources offer advice and guidance to employers on how best to support autistic employees in the workplace.
If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.
This film captures the day to day lives of a range of autistic people.
This employment resource booklet for Autistic people provides practical information and signposts to useful employment resources. The booklet supplements the information provided at our Exploring Employment event.
This section includes recordings of all workshops from our virtual employment event called ‘Exploring Employment: How to find and keep the job or career that’s right for you’. The event is for Autistic people of working age.
This section includes recordings of workshops from our virtual employment symposium webinar. The symposium is aimed at employers, supported employment providers, and key employment staff.
This guide was developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. It is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those who support autistic adults.
This section includes resources that your autistic employee may find useful.
This section includes resources and contacts that you may find useful.
This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
In this section, you will find recordings from our Community of Practice events, which focus on a range of different neurodivergent conditions, and issues that impact the neurodivergent community.
If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.
This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
This film highlights the way autism can present differently from person to person and outlines the signs of autism.
This Resource Toolkit is for all professionals working in Specialist CAMHS but primarily for CAMHS clinicians working with neurodivergent children and young people, and their families to understand, explain and support wellbeing and practical outcomes.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for young people and adult health and social care professionals.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
In this section, you will find recordings from our Community of Practice events, which focus on a range of different neurodivergent conditions, and issues that impact the neurodivergent community.
If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.
This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
This film captures the day to day lives of a range of autistic people.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for housing professionals.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
This section is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills and understanding of autism of housing services staff. And includes a comprehensive guide for housing staff based upon good practice and the Housing Act.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in sport and leisure services.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in the emergency services.
This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.
This section is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills and understanding of autism for the emergencies services.
We are seeking 3 additional part time staff to be part of a new Integrated Autism Service working with and supported by health professionals. The team, based in Penarth, will provide effective information advice and assistance to adults with autism and parents carers of younger people / children with autism across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
