Parents Voices in Wales CIC

Developmental Language Delay (DLD) is a hidden disability. People with can experience differences in organising a conversation and may prefer to use simpler sentences. emerges in early childhood, persists into adulthood and affects people around the world, no matter the language spoken.

Understanding matters. It can affect social and emotional well-being as well as success at school and work.

If you’d like to learn more about Developmental Language Delay (DLD) from a professional and parent/carer perspective, watch our free Community of Practice session with Phillipa Cotterill (RCSLT) and Ceri Reed of Parents Voices in Wales CIC: https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources/videos/community-of-practice-sessions/

Mae Oedi Mewn Datblygu Iaith yn anabledd cudd. Gall pobl gydag Oedi Mewn Datblygu Iaith brofi gwahaniaethau mewn trefnu sgwrs ac mae’n bosibl fod yn well ganddynt ddefnyddio brawddegau symlach. Mae Oedi Mewn Datblygu Iaith yn datblygu yn gynnar mewn plentyndod, mae’n para wrth i’r unigolyn ddod yn oedolyn ac yn effeithio pobl ar draws y byd, waeth pa iaith maent yn ei siarad.

Deall materion yn ymwneud ag Oedi Mewn Datblygu Iaith. Fe all effeithio lles cymdeithasol ac emosiynol yn ogystal â llwyddiant yn yr ysgol ac yn y gwaith.

Os hoffech chi ddysgu mwy am Oedi Mewn Datblygu Iaith o safbwynt proffesiynol ac o safbwynt rhiant/gofalwr, gwyliwch ein sesiwn Cymuned Ymarfer gyda Phillipa Cotterill (Coleg Brenhinol y Therapyddion Iaith a Lleferydd) a Ceri Reed o Parents Voices in Wales CIC: https://neurodivergencewales.org/cy/adnoddau/fideos/sesiynau-cymuned-ymarfer/

Creating a Safeguarding Culture This 1-hour session aims to help you think about how to create and/or strengthen a safeguarding culture within your setting by offering tips, ideas and practical resources that you can then adapt to your own setting and staff.

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝/𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲.
Is your setting a safe space for all children to try out their movement skills? On page 1️⃣0️⃣, Sense Cymru explain how using the principles of Universal Design for Learning can enable children with physical or learning difficulties to be included in activities that promote their movement and learning.

Sense is a national charity that helps children with complex disabilities, their families, and their settings to make the most out of their abilities and to ensure no one is left out of life.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲...
To accompany this article, our wonderful friends at TTS Resources are giving one lucky setting the chance to win a set of Happy Feet Pastel Sensory Playmats (rrp. £69.99). Turn to page 1️⃣1️⃣ for details on how you can enter.

Hurry! The deadline for entry is Friday, 29th November so get entering now!

For a taste of what else is inside head over to: https://www.earlyyears.wales/.../smalltalk-november-2024

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 can download the issue for free by logging into their members account: https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/users/

(Hardcopies are being despatched this week)

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Autism and Mental Health

The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Autism and mental health This resource looks at autism and mental health. It explains what autism is, how it’s diagnosed and what support is available for autistic people.

This week is – and the theme this year is Choose Respect.

Everyone deserves respect. Bullying takes many forms and the harm it causes is not always visible. By choosing to respect each other we send the message that everyone is valued and validated.

Differences should be celebrated. is a difference – not a deficit, so let’s all choose respect for each other. For free information and a wide range of resources on visit our website: https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/

If you work in the education sector and want to learn more about how to support children and young people in school or early years settings, then check out our updated Education pages on our new website.

You’ll find a range of free resources to help enhance your knowledge of : https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/education/

⭐ Staying Safe Online
📅 Thursday 14th November, 10am-12pm

The online world has many benefits for people. However, with these positives come risks.

If you’re a parent/carer of a child or young person looking to learn more about how to stay safe online, then our next Virtual Parent/Carer session with AutSide Education and Training's Emma Durman is for you.

Click here to book a free place: https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/parents-carers/information-for-parents-carers/parents-and-carers-virtual-advice-sessions/

If you are a parent, then check out our new resources: https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/parents-carers/nd-parents-discussions/

In this section of our updated website, you will find a collection of audio discussions between parents.

These short audio discussions are free and cover a range of topics focusing on managing diverse needs and mythbusting.

The Parent Infant Foundation is committed to supporting as many people in Wales as possible to understand the importance of Parent Infant relationships.

Everyone can have a role in supporting babies and families during this critical period; and in ways that can make a positive difference to the rest of their lives.

They are considering developing a general awareness raising/introductory training that sets out why the First 1000 days are so important, and the difference we all can make by understanding and supporting the Parent-Infant relationship and other early relationships.

Click here to find out more and complete the survey: https://tinyurl.com/53sh5xax

This we’re proud to introduce our new ADHD e-learning module!

It’s a great introduction to Understanding ADHD and combines lived experience and professional knowledge and expertise.

Our newest e-learning module is available in both Welsh & English, is completely free and what’s more – you will receive a personalised certificate on completion.

So, click here for more information on the different types of and how these can affect people in terms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and more and start the ADHD e-learning module today: https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources/elearning/understanding-adhd-module/

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As draws to a close it’s important that conversations about continue.

Visit our website to check out our new Resources and share the links with the people in your lives. Having a better understanding of is everybody’s business: https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/i-am-neurodivergent/i-have-adhd/