Community resources
The Autism Directory
The Autism Directory is a website dedicated to helping families and individuals find autism related resources in their local area and beyond.
Autism Aware Organisations
Here you will find a directory of organisations who have completed the Autism Aware scheme in Caerphilly borough. Such as local supermarkets, schools and play centres.
DEWIS Cymru
Another useful website is DEWIS Cymru, a website to assist you in finding local and national activities, services & organisations.
Support finding work
If you are looking for employment support, visit the Caerphilly’s Employment Support Team webpage for further information.
Housing support
Further information on Housing support can be found on our dedicated Housing webpage.
The Supporting People Team can also offer support if you are struggling to keep your home, at risk of losing your job, need to move or need help with your finances or any type of debt.
National autism policies
Welsh Government has set out guidance and duties for local councils. These have an impact on local support services.
Here are some links that may also offer you advice & support:
- For information about CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- Autism isn’t a mental health problem. But if you’re autistic you may also experience some mental health difficulties, for more information about the possible link visit Mind.
- The C.A.L.L helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.
- ABB healthier together.
- Melo Cymru: Aneurin Bevan university hospital Board have developed this website with partners to look after our mental wellbeing of people living and working in Gwent.
- The National Autistic Society also offer advice, guidance and useful resources.
You may also find the support you require by contacting:
Rights and advocacy
For more information around advocacy for children, young people or parent/carers and you feel the need for advocacy support.
Children & Young People Advocacy
This is a confidential, independent issue-based advocacy service. It supports children and young people by helping them to have their voice heard.
The project works on a 1:1 basis to enable the child, or young person to promote their views, wishes, and feelings. This can help them get something stopped, started or changed.
Parent Advocacy
This is a confidential, independent service for parents. It helps parents to have their voice heard. The project works on a 1:1 basis.
The service can help parents resolve a range of issues. This may include making changes, engaging with support services and navigating systems.
There are also some local organisations/charities that maybe be able to support autistic people to have a voice, and to express their views, wishes and feelings.
Other useful links may also include:
You may also hear some of these terms: