The National Neurodivergence Team has developed two online training modules for anyone to access.
The ‘understanding autism’ module provides a basic level of understanding of autism and the ways in which it can affect the daily lives of autistic people. https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources/elearning/understanding-autism/
The ‘understanding effective communication and autism’ module aims to improve understanding of communication differences, and to increase awareness of the impact that environmental factors can have on autistic people's communication. https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources/elearning/understanding-effective-communication-and-autism/
Community of Practice
There are a range of recordings available from the Community of Practice events. https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources/videos/community-of-practice-sessions/
These events focus on a range of different neurodivergent conditions, and issues that impact the neurodivergent community.
Daniel Jones - Autism and ADHD: Understanding The Interaction from Autism Wales on Vimeo.
Integrated Autism Service (IAS)
IAS offer training and courses to families and adults with autism, https://abuhb.nhs.wales/hospitals/community-services/autism-service/
Parents & Carers Virtual Advice Sessions
Online information sessions for parents and carers, providing information about a range of topics relating to neurodivergence. Each session consists of a presentation, followed by a Q&A.
Other organisations and charities that can provide further training, advice, and support:
Blaenau Gwent Sparkle: https://bgfis.org.uk/en/support-for-children-and-families/additional-needs-support/sparkle-helping-special-children-shine/
Hope GB Link https://hopegb.co.uk/
Sparkle North Gwent, including Blaenau Gwent - Nevill Hall | Sparkle, helping special children shine