Health, wellbeing and leisure

Page updated on: 23/08/2023

The ALN group is open to anyone with children that have ALN, whether diagnosed, under assessment or been diagnosed. The group does run weekly, however with limitations due to covid we do need parent to books in, it is no longer a drop in session. This can be explained once the parent reaches out via email.

Integrated Children's Centres

Tel: 01554 742203

Email:

nhorne@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

rcharles@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

EJCaine@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Information, resources, training and support. In addition to the resources available across the Autism Wales website, you will also find information on the National Autism Team.

 

Autism Wellbeing CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Carmarthenshire. We are a team of professionals working collaboratively with families and individuals affected by autism.

If you have any queries about any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact Rorie Fulton on 07393 664 048 or email him at roriefultonaw@gmail.com. Rorie is in the office on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Services include:

  • Phone-Based Support​
  • Online training courses in Making Sense of Autismand Sensory Trauma: autism, sensory difference and the daily experience of fear
  • Interoceptive Awareness course (online)
  • Just Right State parents programme (online)
  • Making Sense of Autism guided learning course (online/via telephone)
  • Online Peer-to-Peer Support Group for Autistic Adults
  • Online Peer-to-Peer Support Group for Parents of Autistic Children
  • Psychological therapy for autistic people (online)
  • Psychological therapy for parents and siblings (online)​​​
  • Sensory Equipment Lending Library

 

"A group for mums (and dads) of autistic children living in and around Llanelli. A chance for us to meet up and for our kids to have a great time" 

LLAMA (Llanelli Autism Mams Association) - Facebook

The National Autistic Society's hard-working volunteers run support, information and social activities for autistic adults, children and their families in their local area.

Carmarthenshire Branch

Carmarthenshire Branch Facebook page

E-mail: carmarthenshire.branch@nas.org.uk

 

Neurodevelopmental Team

Building 1, St David’s Park

Job’s Well Road

Carmarthen

SA31 3HB

Neurodevelopmental Service Autism Assessment Service

Telephone: 01267 283077

E-mail: childasd.referrals@wales.nhs.uk

Sandy Bear is a registered charity providing a service to all children and young people up to 18 years who have suffered, or who are likely to suffer a bereavement

Disability Sport Wales supports over a million grass roots opportunities for disability-specific and inclusive sport per year.

170 clubs around the country have achieved insport Club Ribbon Standard or higher, with many more on their insport journey.

Sports directory within the area for people with disabilities

Official Website of Disability Sport Wales

The Hive is a family, carer and for all ages and types of disability friendship group covering Carmarthenshire. Carers network to share information, signpost and help and support each other on Facebook social media, WhatsApp and/or by meeting for coffee, lunch, a walk, and/or with their families for activities/outings to also help and support each other.

Please join us Sundays from 4:00pm at the 3 Rivers, Ferryside, SA175TU

Contact - Lizzie Mathias

Email: Lizzie.thehive@hotmail.com

Carmarthenshirehelpforum@gmail.com 

Tel: 07593574642

Cuppa and Chat for parents/carers, at Canolfan John Burns Centre.

Upcoming dates:

April 16 and 30, 2024

May 7 and 21, 2024

June 4 and 18, 2024

July 2 and 16, 2024

E-mail info-ajmartin12@gmail.com for more information.