The Autism Directory

04/11/2024

As we say goodbye to October and all the Halloween chocolates, we welcome in November with a host of brand new events for you to check out.

Click the link below to see what we have for you in November:
https://www.theautismdirectory.com/event/11-01-2024/11-30-2024

27/09/2024

Our featured article for this month is all about keeping autistic individuals safe online, written by Gray Williams.

Autistic individuals may be more susceptible to online risks such as cyberbullying, scams, and exposure to inappropriate content. These challenges can also lead to compulsive internet use or addiction, making it vital to stay informed about online safety.

This "Online Safety Guide for People with ASD" offers practical advice to help navigate the internet securely and reduce vulnerability.

Check it out in the link below:

A very useful guide to online safety for people on the autism spectrum. https://www.wizcase.com/blog/internet-safety-guide-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/ #8

25/09/2024

Time to meet another of our premium listings for the Directory, The Index ran by Vale of Glamorgan Council

The Index is the Vale of Glamorgan's voluntary register of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs.

The Index aims to give a clearer picture of how many children and young people with disabilities or additional needs there are, and through Families First Grant funding support, enables us to work together with other agencies to help better coordinate services.

To find out more about The Index, follow the link below:

Working together to keep families up to date with services, support and activities for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs across the Vale of Glamorgan.

06/09/2024

As we say goodbye to August, we welcome in September with a brand new schedule of new and exciting events to look forward to. Check them out below:

https://www.theautismdirectory.com/event/09-01-2024/09-30-2024

30/08/2024

As it’s the last Friday of the month, we here at The Autism Directory would like to share an uplifting story from the autism community.

The article for this month is about Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, his history, his early years at Game Freak and the creation and stratospheric rise of Pokémon.

Before Pokemon Go, the Johto region, Master Balls, and even Pikachu, there was a man named Satoshi Tajiri. In honor of Pokemon’s 20th Anniversary, I think it’s only right to look at the man who started it all.

28/08/2024

Time to meet another of our premium listings for the Directory, AP Cymru - The Neurodiversity Charity

AP Cymru are proud that their charity provides a direct support service to neurodiverse children, young people, and their families before, during and after diagnosis.

AP Cymru offer a range of services, such as parent support and wellbeing check ins, family activities and parent/carer wellbeing sessions, and neurodiversity training.

AP Cymru actively campaign for more inclusive education and awareness of neurodiversity.

Whether you are a business, individual or organisation, their training services enable and empower everyone with the necessary tools and knowledge to remove societal barriers that may prevent neurodivergent people from flourishing and reaching their full potential."

To find out more about AP Cymru, follow the link below:

AP Cymru provide a peer support outreach service for families going through the autism diagnostic process, and the crucial months which follow. AP Cymru offer variety of workshops, training courses, clinics, guest speakers, and family fun sessions.

16/08/2024

Today is , the Patron Saint of Dogs, so for our article of this month, we thought we’d share this fantastic article from AngelSense - Protecting Children, who have kindly let us put this article up on the directory.

This article talks about the best breeds of dog for autistic people such as Collies, Golden Retrievers, Poodles etc.
The article also briefly describes the attributes of each breed and how they are ideal for autistic individuals and their families

Check out the article here:
https://www.theautismdirectory.com/article/13-of-the-best-dog-breeds-for-autism.html

14/08/2024

Meet another one of our premium lisitings for the Directory, YMCA Cardiff Group

YMCA Cardiff Group works across South East Wales. Their aim is to make a positive difference in the communities they work in.

YMCA Cardiff works in two distinct areas, youth & community and housing & homelessness.

Their support Workers engage with residents to secure more suitable or independent accommodation. They work with residents to help them with future plans and goals using a person-centred approach.

To find out more about YMCA Cardiff, follow the link below:

YMCA Cardiff Group works across South East Wales. Our aim is to make a positive difference in the communities we work in. We work in two distinct areas, youth & community and housing & homelessness.

07/08/2024

We so pleased to announce that we will be attending the Eisteddfod on Friday the 9th with our sister enterprises Green Valley Workshop and Ambition Prints UK.

We’re so excited to be joining this fantastic celebration of Welsh Culture, Arts, Music and more. So be sure to pop by for a chat to see what we offer, learn about what we do and check out what our sister enterprises have to offer.

02/08/2024

As we say goodbye to July, we welcome in August with a whole load of new and exciting events to look forward to. Check them out below:

https://www.theautismdirectory.com/event/08-01-2024/08-31-2024

31/07/2024

Let us introduce one of the premium listings on the directory, Polka Theatre

Polka Theatre empowers children to navigate their world through inspirational theatre and creative experiences as a world-class theatre facility and free to use play and community space.
Polka offers step-free access and various access performances.

Polka is a dedicated children's theatre in Wimbledon, working to empower children to navigate their world through inspirational theatre and creative experiences.

Polka was one of the first theatres in the UK to offer Relaxed performances.

These first ran in 2006, in consultation with Lambeth Autism Society, as ‘Autism-friendly performances’ but in the years following, adapted and evolved to support a range of sensory sensitivities under the new title of ‘Relaxed performances’.

Polka Theatre empowers children to navigate their world through inspirational theatre and creative experiences as a world-class theatre facility and free to use play and community space. Polka offers step-free access and various access performances.