Social care
Page updated on: 23/08/2023
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.
Autside: Autism specialists offering training, consultancy and support.
Carmarthenshire Children's Services - Support service for those concerned about a child's safety.
The Early Help Team supports disabled/autistic children/young people and their families. We are a short-term, early intervention service, and our aim is to support children/young people and their families to overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
Who they help
- People who live in Carmarthenshire
- You need to be between 0-25
- Parent/carer of someone who is 0-25
- Disabled/autistic (diagnosed or undiagnosed) children/young people and their families
What they can offer
- A plan of support which we will develop together and review when needed
- Bespoke support around sensory needs, resilience, practical behaviour management and anxiety
- We can help you progress into employment, education, or training
- We can help you and your family to identify relevant activities, support and services in the community that will enable you to achieve your goals
- We can help you to understand more about your disability/autism
Tim Camau Bach is part of the Early Help Team and can offer short term support for parents with a disabled child aged 0-16.
This may include support with communication, sleep, continence, behaviour, diet, play child development and sibling support. They offer:
- Home based support.
- Pre-school support.
- Disability workshops.
- Group support for those aged 0 -16; such as coffee mornings, Positive Behavioural Management Workshops and support groups for children etc.
Family Information Service
Disability - Carmarthenshire Family Information Service
Telephone: 01267 246673
E-mail: disabilityreferrals@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
0-25 Disability Team
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.
Plant Dewi is an organisation that support families with children between the ages of 0-11 years. They offer parental support, confidence-building, parenting courses, healthy lifestyle information and home safety activities.
Telephone: 01267 221551
The Early Help Hub supports children, young people and their families by using the early help approach to bring about positive, lasting change. By offering support at an early stage, we help prevent issues from escalating and ensure families receive the right help at the right time.
If you think the Early Help Hub could make a difference to you and your family, please contact us.
Telephone: 01554 742277
Email: EarlyHelpHub@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Address:
Early Help Hub
Old Morfa Infants School, New Street, Morfa, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 2DQ
Office hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 4:30pm
Home-Start Cymru is here to support families across Carmarthenshire, offering volunteer led support to families when they need it the most. We offer emotional and practical support to build confidence & self esteem through home visiting in the community - helping parents to access local resources.
CONTACT US
E-mail: westregion@homestartcymru.org.uk
Text: 07423 618081
