Identifying how to support people waiting for neurodivergence referrals and assessments

Hannah joined Coleg y Cymoedd in 2021 and became Director of People and Culture in January 2023, where she leads the college’s people strategy, EDI and organisational development. Prior to this, Hannah was an HR consultant for eight years working across numerous sectors and industries. During this time, she was also  a CIPD Lecturer and an Investors in People Practitioner, having the privilege to see what some of the best organisations are doing differently for their people. From celebrating disability rights to sharing young people’s experiences of growing up in a steel community - once again Swansea...
And because of this long-awaited recognition, no one needs to feel embarrassed to be different or raise their hand for help. Our service embodies the therapeutic desire to ‘become the helping hand you needed’. So hiring and positive action across the employment of neurodiverse talent is not only the right thing to do to promote inclusion – it’s also an intelligent business decision that provides compelling competitive advantages. Paul Wilson from the Wellbeing team then outlined how neurodiversity was being prioritised as one of the main themes emerging in the new Cardiff University strategy.

And This translates into a caring professional as she constantly strives to improve her knowledge and give unique and individual care. Feel safe to connect, seek advice, support, learn, and thrive with likeminded individuals. Please note, you can contact the SPOA team to discuss a child or young person without identifying them.
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Focus on promoting, understanding and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals who are facing mental health challenges, and the need for early involvement and consistent support. These assessments provide essential clarity around a young person or adult’s needs, supporting placement decisions, education planning, risk management, and access to appropriate services. We offer teaching in the context of neurodiversity to fellow healthcare professionals, and other organisations wanting to up-skill in this area. We are also uniquely skilled Occupational Health Solutions in providing supervision on a one-to-one basis, or in a group format, to help those working with people with neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
The Autism Service has been delivering autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults since 2019. The IASs are there to support  professionals to gain knowledge, skills and experience in working with autistic people. If you are not eligible for a national funding scheme, you may still be able to ask for support from your school, college, employer or any Local Authority, Social Care, NHS or Mental Health services that you are being supported by. There may also be charities local to you that offer grants or support to find funding. You may be able to get support identifying local charities from Citizen’s Advice or Disability Grants.

Nathan is the Creative Director of social enterprise Neuro Expression, which aims to make the  creative sectors more neurodiverse and disability friendly. Neuro Expression helps organisations to make reasonable adjustments, design accessible spaces and materials, and create inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to engage with the arts. Nathan is a Trainer and Speaker on neurodivergence, has a background in social work and visual artistry, and uses his lived experience to help others thrive in work and education. Jennifer is the founder of ThinkDIF, a coaching and consultancy service supporting organisations to become more neuroinclusive. Prior to this, she worked in the technology sector as an award-winning senior HR professional.
These key aims will beachieved by delivering a series of ‘We Will’ commitments that the Council andits partners have made and which are reflected throughout the strategy. Work isalready underway on some of these commitments while a wide range of additionalcommitments will be taken forward by the Council and partners to make Cardiff aneurodivergent-friendly city. The assessment will take place between the individual receiving the assessment and the workplace needs assessor, and will last approximately 2 hours.
If the initial screening identifies signs of a neurodiversity then the PSW team will consider whether to refer you to our external assessor for a full diagnostic assessment (see below). Our work focuses on children in vulnerable situations and the services that support them. We’re made a number of recommendations including doing further work to explore the development of a digital information gathering product to address key user and professional needs.

Helping to improve the lives of neurodivergent people and their families in Wales. This group provides  a space where you can meet other students who share similar experiences, build friendships, and share support. Our team of Autism Aware Advisers is here to provide personalised support to students with ASC.
We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate. This section offers a collection of resources to help you support your child across various areas. We believe that a sense of belonging is vital for every student, and we encourage an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel comfortable discussing your autism openly.

Our screening and assessment process is neuroaffirming, trauma-aware, and grounded in the belief that difference is not deficit. We help you identify whether you might be neurodiverse, arrange the most appropriate assessments, and provide a comprehensive holistic report covering all your specific needs. A neuroinclusive environment can give staff the support they need to succeed, improve wellbeing and productivity, and put important company values into practice. We asked our expert alumni for their advice on how to empower and be an ally for neurodiverse colleagues in your workplace. Even if you don't have any neurodiversity traits, your report will still highlight your strengths and challenges, with tips on how you can adapt your way of working or learning to help reduce the impact your challenges may have. For many, just making one or two changes to your behaviour, thought or method can make a world of difference, whether it's in time management, verbal or written communication.