National neurodivergence team

The national neurodiversity team are a small neurodiverse team funded by Welsh Government and hosted by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), working in partnership with Health.

They work towards their aim by:

  • Working closely with stakeholders across Wales: the neurodivergent community, Welsh Government, local Autism/ND Leads, Local Authorities, third sector organisations, Health Boards, and Advisory Groups
  • Following the Code of Practice on the delivery of autism services.
  • Providing training materials such as eLearning modules freely available for all organisations to do.
  • Co-ordinating meetings of the Autism Leads forum. The forum offers an opportunity to collaborate in developing and revising key resources and work on an all Wales basis
  • Working closely with the Integrated Autism Service.
  • Our commitment to co-production
  • Creating free bilingual resources for neurodivergent people, parents/carers, social care, health, education and employment that anyone can access (some people may find specific sections particularly useful)
  • Working closely with Universities and researchers to help inform and support on their research
  • Working with data collection services such as Data Cymru and NHS Wales Executive to help shape and inform data around neurodivergence
  • Supporting policy development by taking part in Working Groups and Advisory Groups