Information, resources and support groups

Support for children and families

Cyngor Gwynedd works in partnership with BCUHB to providesessions for parents of children with additional learning needs to come together for a cuppa and a chat. Anyone can attend the session, and no diagnosis is required. There will be an opportunity to discuss with professionals and to meet other parents and to share experiences. For more information contact:  

• Awtistiaeth@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Support is also available from:

• Supporting families

• Autistic Girls | Autistic Girls Network

• Resources for autistic teenagers

• Autistic Parents UK

Further support for adults

The Autism Integrated Service provides information, advice and support to autistic adults and to parents of autistic children: 

• Integrated Autism Service - Autism Wales

General support

• Cyngor Gwynedd Social Services

• North Wales integrated Autism Service: Support and resources to help autistic people understand their diagnosis of autism, as well as running drop-in sessions and training courses for adults recently diagnosed with autism.
• Dewis Cymru
• Disability Rights UK
• Asking for reasonable adjustments (autism.org.uk)
• Citizens Advice

 

Living independently

• Gisda: Opportunities for young people to live independently
• Cyngor Gwynedd: Help to live independently: Information about the support available
• Cyfle

Sensory 

Processing everyday sensory information can be difficult for autistic people. Any of their senses may be over- or under-sensitive, or both, at different times. These sensory differences can affect how they feel and act, and can have a profound effect on a person’s life. 

To learn more about sensory differences see the information below: 

• Sensory differences (autism.org.uk)
• Sensory overload and autism: a guide for parents | Ambitious about Autism
• Create a sensory diet for your neurodivergent child | YoungMinds

 

Autism and communication 

Many autistic people have difficulties associated with social communication and social interaction. Such difficulties often stem from others not having the understanding or experience when it comes to communicating with autistic people.  

To learn more about communication and Social interaction see the information below: 

• Awtistiaeth a Deall Sut i Gyfathrebu’n Effeithiol - Awtistiaeth Cymru
• Communication (autism.org.uk)
• Autism and communication - BeyondAutism
• Communication tips (autism.org.uk)

 

 

Support for parents and carers

• Carers Outreach Service North West Wales: Find out about the support for carers and parents of autistic children.

Mental health

• Cyngor Gwynedd mental health service
• CALL Helpline:  Offer a listening ear to neurodivergent individuals, their families and carers.
• I CAN Community Hubs:  Local mental health support drop-in sessions across Gwynedd.