Support Groups

We support people caring for family members, partners, friends or neighbours. We can help with information, support and social events.

BSSG is a support group for adults with Asperger Syndrome living in the Bridgend and Maesteg Area. They meet twice a month, once as a support group and once as a social network group.

This service provides outreach support for mainstream schools and home support for families of children and young people with autism between the ages of 2 and 19 years.

Carers Outreach Service provides free and confidential support and information to adult unpaid carers in Conwy, Anglesey and Gwynedd.

Carers Trust Wales exists to provide action, help and advice to carers throughout Wales.

In information-based service for anyone who has a query relating to learning disability. We can help with all kinds of enquiries including: clubs and groups in your area; holidays and leisure; Direct Payments; funding/grants; Special Educational Needs; wills and trusts; welfare benefits and much more.

CATCHUP provides an information and advice centre specialising in Welfare Benefits Advice. The staff deal with enquiries on a range of issues involving people with disabilities and their carers. Most of the work involves advising people on their welfare benefit entitlements.

If you don't know where to turn next? Struggling to cope with your child's behaviour? Would like to learn more about your child's diagnosis? Educational help? Would like to find out what help is in the area for you? Just want to talk to like minded parents or just want a coffee and company? Then this is the group for you.

Contact provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.

The Discovery Project is a mentoring project organised by Cardiff University for young people with autism between the ages of 14 and 19. The project aims to encourage young people to aspire to attend University, not just Cardiff

The EarlyBird Healthy Minds programme is a six-session parent support programme to help promote good mental health in children with autism (including Asperger syndrome).

The National Autistic Society EarlyBird Programme is a three-month programme for parents/carers of a pre-school (not yet of statutory school age) child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Hope GB are a support group for parents and carers for children with autism. The evening support group usually meets on the second Monday of each month 6.30pm to 8pm at Ty Nant Ddu Day Centre, Hospital Road, Pontypool, NP4 8LE for a chat and tea/coffee.

Llanrwst Family Centre are offering the opportunity for parents of children with disabilities or additional needs to come and join them and other parents for a coffee, chat and to get general support. Pre-school children are welcome.

NAS Branches offer support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome.

NAS Branches offer support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome.

The NAS Caerphilly Branch provide support to families who are affected by autism. They organise bi monthly groups with support from Caerphilly Autism Service.

Cardiff and the Vale National Autistic Society (NAS) Branch is a self funded parent–led voluntary group that meets regularly to exchange information, advice and support in a sociable and friendly atmosphere. We run monthly coffee mornings in Cardiff and Barry , a range of workshops and speaker events ,plus weekly family activities . Membership is free .

A voluntary self help group offering activities and providing support to local individuals and families. The group is a parent group for Carmarthenshire residents.

Provides information and support for people with autism and Asperger syndrome, their families, friends and carers.

The NAS Merthyr Tydfil Branch runs monthly ASD-specific soft play sessions, ASD pool/flume parties, Kidz Fit sessions and activities including horse riding and rock climbing. They hold coffee mornings and regular courses.

Our family support team works across Monmouthshire and Newport to deliver direct support to people on the autism spectrum and their families and carers. We provide a home visit service and a number of parent support groups across the area.

The National Autistic Society (NAS) branches offer support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome. Please contact for any information on any local support groups or if you have any queries.

NAS Newport Branch (formerly known as NAS South Gwent Branch) will hold three to four information sharing meetings a year with local, national and international speakers.

There are two NAS Newport Social Groups, one for people aged between 18 and 25, and another for those aged over 25.

The NAS Pembrokeshire Branch are a parent led voluntary group. They hold monthly coffee mornings/evenings in Pembroke, Haverfordwest and Fishguard. They also organise days out, seminars, guest speakers and much more.

NAS South Powys Branch provide support to parents and carers of people who have an ASD. They welcome parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum and also try to provide some support to adults on the spectrum together with parents/carers/siblings of either children or adults.

Our New Mill Court autism resource centre in Swansea is a newly developed day service where adults with autism are given the opportunity to learn new skills, develop their interests and try new experiences. Leisure and learning activities: Our activities are designed to help and encourage people with autism to develop life skills, make decisions and gain the confidence to become more independent.

The National Autistic Society Cymru works with autistic people across Wales. We provide a wide range of quality, personalised support services for people on the autism spectrum and their families and carers.

NAS Branches offer support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome.

NAS Branches offer support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome.

Social Groups are for people over the age of 16 at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, such as those with Asperger syndrome (AS). The groups are facilitated by a Social Programmes Manager who is responsible for a number of groups in their area.

We provide support for non paid carers who provide various forms of care for family members or just friends/neighbours. We provide support and advice about benefits.

This support group is made up of parents/carers of children and young people/adults with additional needs including autism, physical disability, learning disability or mental health issues.

We provide information to carers on carers assessments and signposting to other organisations.

support where vulnerable adults and young people over 16 live at home with a specially recruited and trained carer and their family.

Support group meets first Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Penygraig rugby club. They provide support, information and fun activities where children with ASD can be who they are, make new friends, experience new activities, siblings can meet up as well.

The Carers Support Project has a free Carers Guide and provides advice and support to all carers. We have a free counselling service for carers and free carers helpline - Freephone CarersLine 0808 100 1801.

The support group is open to all adults (over 18) with Aspergers Syndrome or high functioning autism. The group aims to help develop individuals’ social skills and social networks and create a safe area where people are able to be themselves and discuss issues relevant to them in a structured and informal environment.

The group provides: information; mutual support; activities for the children of its members; a forum to discuss concerns, to hear speakers, to lobby and to provide informed parent/carer voices on decision making/bodies in relation to ASDs in its region.

Sbectrwm is an after school club run by student volunteers at Bangor University for children between 5-14 years affected by Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Sessions take place 5:30-7pm on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. Siblings are also welcome to join in the fun.

The service is independent and supports children and young people aged 0-25 years and their families, specialising in: autism spectrum conditions, brain injury, global developmental delay, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attachment difficulties and dyspraxia.

The best way of supporting children is by working with the whole family.

Sunflowers was set up by parents in the local community who have children with additional learning needs. Many of us are working parent and therefore have problems accessing groups available only during the day.

Provides information and support to carers.

The ASD Support Service works in a person centred way with the young person and their family, school and allied professionals. It aims to support children and families by listening, providing relevant information, and signposting to other professionals who may be able to offer help.

Support for parents/carers of children and young people with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder and/or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

Tuesday Youth Project is for 11-17 year old boys who live in Vale of Glamorgan. It aims to: bring people with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or with demonstrated ASD tendencies within a group setting

This service offers advice, information and emotional support to unpaid carers living in the County of Wrexham. If you are aged 18 and over and caring for an individual due to ill health, illness, disability or addiction we can help you. The service provides regular newsletters, counselling support groups, therapies, social events and training.

Y Bont is an independent not-for-profit organisation, based in Bridgend. Its mission statement is ‘Enabling children with a disability to fulfil their potential’.