Neurodivergent Screening & Assessment

With the Equality Act 2010, these protections also include reasonable adjustments and the use of assistive technologies and concessions such as flexible work hours or remote working, etc. A formal autism assessment can help identify specific needs that will enable these accommodations in a professional setting. Cardiff is home to approximately 7000 autistic individuals and has a prevalence rate of 2%.
At Dyslexia UK we don’t believe that specific learning difficulties should be a barrier to learning. Our team of experienced dyslexia assessors have a passion for exploring a person’s areas of strength and difficulty to provide personalised recommendations to enable them to become successful at home, school, university and the workplace. We provide remote dyslexia assessments and dyscalculia screeners to children, students and adults around the city of Cardiff.

“This year, in the most difficult of financial circumstances, we increased funding for frontline NHS services by more than 4% compared to less than 1% in England. Children living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are having to wait nearly three and a half years to access a much-heralded neurodevelopmental programme, a Freedom of Information Act disclosure has  revealed. You can also join a group to meet other parents and carers in a similar position.
To ensure that the experiences were as up to date as possible, we focused on individuals who had received neurodivergent assessments and diagnosis within the previous year. Working with the Welsh Government’s neurodivergence and learning disabilities team, we explored how to support those awaiting a neurodivergence referral or assessment. Our approach to writing about neurodiversity is not to state what terminology or language is right or wrong, but to raise awareness and understanding. It is important to respect personal preference when referring to individuals or groups and we always ask how they would prefer to be described. You can read our Media Guide on How to Write and Talk about Neurodiversity here. Contextual information where appropriate For child and adolescent assessments, we may gather information from school or other caregivers using detailed, neuroaffirming questionnaires.

However, for some people the variation between those strengths and challenges is more pronounced and a neurodiversity condition may be present. The PSW service supports doctors in training to recognise if they may have any neurodiversity condition which may be impacting on areas of their training and provides coping strategies to overcome these and give them the best Occupational Health Solutions chance to succeed. All health and social care staff have access to Autism Wales’ interesting and practical training, giving the knowledge people need to effectively provide support to autistic people. Professionals note a rising demand for neurodivergence services, driven by heightened awareness, especially through social media. A notable study indicated a significant surge in autism diagnoses, correlating with increased awareness prompting more diagnostic assessments. The findings from the research highlight significant challenges and areas for improvement in the current diagnostic assessment and support processes for neurodivergent individuals.
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Alternatively, you can download our training brochure to explore our courses in more detail. The programme can help you increase your confidence, knowledge and understanding of the condition and practical solutions to common challenges you or your child may be facing. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites.
At Mirus, we are keen to promote neurodiversity and it’s one of the main reasons we created the role of Mirus Representatives. A Mirus Representative is someone who represents the views of the people supported by us in each area. At the event, we spoke about some of the fantastic projects people supported by Mirus have been involved in, such as taking part in Pride Cymru’s largest parade in 2023. In support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Cardiff Council held an event called ‘Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff’ to begin the conversation about how to make Cardiff a more neuro-inclusive city.
Our Sleep Clinic provides diagnosis, support and treatment to children and young people suffering from a variety of sleep conditions. When it’s time to stop taking a medication, we communicate clearly with the person and all involved healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth transition. The benefit of the ADHD Review clinic model is its ability to provide targeted treatment for children with co-morbid conditions. Children with ADHD are at greater risk for anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, disruptive behaviour disorders, mood disorders, and specific learning disabilities. Following assessment, the team might provide some intervention or signpost to other clinical services or community services for intervention.

Lisa provided us with basic knowledge about Autism and explained the reasoning behind the difficulties my daughter faced. She saw that Autism was very new to us and signposted us to the NAS Early bird training, that she was presenting. This course proved invaluable to us, and Lisas' teaching skills were easy to follow, and provided much opportunity  for any questions we needed answering. We use a third party service to embed video content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the video. Most struggles can be managed through supportive strategies and changes in lifestyle, sometimes therapy or medication can also be helpful.
Deloitte estimates that between 10% and 20% of the global population is considered neurodivergent – and while neurodivergent people may experience some difficulties, they also have certain strengths. If you are, or are involved with, an organisation that already provides a neurodivergent friendly service or initiative to people in Cardiff, please spare a few minutes to take part in our questionnaire. “Our new adult ADHD team is using the QB test as an additional tool in the diagnostic pathway for ADHD, and we are working across the service to find the most effective ways to support people with existing diagnoses. An FoI disclosure made in 2023 showed there were 509 adults waiting for an ADHD diagnosis in Cardiff and the Vale, with 1,116 children on the waiting list for ADHD. We will be doing some fundraising for charities and organisations and would love people to get involved. We will do things from pottery painting to peer support groups, days out at petting farms, to providing lived experience advice on different topics.

The 2026 show will feature a bustling exhibition floor packed with organisations offering advice, support, products, and services tailored to the neurodivergent community. Plus, enjoy a full schedule of  insightful seminars running throughout the day across two dedicated seminar rooms. Lisa has provided support for children  I have worked with on the Autism Spectrum.