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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Aug 16

The commonality between the ALN Reform, NEST/NYTH Framework & Whole School Approach is the importance of relationships.

PV collaborates to support a needs led approach in schools and ND/CAMHS services in Wales. If y want to know more plz get in touch.

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Typed Quote by ceri Reed on the importance of relationships in meeting the needs of children and young people.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Jun 9

Well done to parents and carers this evening in the Gwent ND #Coproduction.

Supporting AB UHB #Neurodevelopment #EarlyHelp offer by scoping resources for #NESH.

We do all love a Padlet!! 🥰

#differencenotdisorder #strengths #earlyhelp #wholesystem #NEST #NDIP #familycentred

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 27

If this is of interest to your young people please contact the @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social directly.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Jun 8

We are stronger together. We need to be curious and not point fingers of blame. #EBSA is real and impacts the whole family. Parents are not defiant they are desperate.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 27

If this is of interest to your young people please contact the @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social directly.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 21

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Postpartum Psychosis May Run in Families - Neuroscience News

Women are over 10 times more likely to develop postpartum psychosis if their sister has experienced the condition, according to a major study of more than 1.6 million women.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 20

Is your CAMHS or ND service wishing to start coproduction with families in your area?

We recruit families on waiting lists, organise & facilitate copro with services in Wales. If you would like to know more please get in touch. #NEST #NYTH #NDIP #Education

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 20

Thanks to all the parents and young people who were on the journey with us.

It’s been a privilege. @welshgovernment.bsky.social @sarah4bridgend.bsky.social

Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 18

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 7

On our way to speak at the 10th World Congress for ADHD. So proud to be asked by Prof Anita Thapar to share the work of Wales and +ve impact this will have on CYP and families #NDIP #ALNReform #NEST

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9th World Congress on ADHD

The 10th World Congress on ADHD will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from 8 – 11 May 2025. The aim is to disseminate education about ADHD.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 7

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#dyscalculia #education #ALNReform

"I was quite ashamed to tell people about it”

Dyscalculia: The complex maths learning disability that falls under the radar

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · May 6

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Children in Wales Launches its 8th Annual Child & Family Poverty Survey Findings Report

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Wales' future generations commissioner warns of unrecognisable future

Wales faces "unrecognisable future" without urgent action, future generations commissioner says.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Apr 28

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Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs

Meeting will hear how exposure to verbal abuse leads to biological changes and can make mental ill-health likelier

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Apr 24

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Why Do Our Minds Sometimes Go Blank? - Neuroscience News

Mind blanking—the experience of thinking about nothing—has often been misunderstood or lumped together with mind wandering.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Apr 24

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The Right Way: Tackling Child Poverty | Dull Hawliau Plant: Taclo Tlodi

Children’s Commissioner & Children’s Legal Centre on tackling poverty | Chomisiynydd Plant a Chanolfan Gyfreithiol Plant ar daclo tlodi

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Apr 8

Yes…..and only in trauma informed neuroaffirming environments where we make strengths their main identity.

No one blooms if they are struggling or in mental health crisis.

#ALNWales #Education #NeedsLed #Health #EarlyHelp

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Mar 17

Have you signed up yet?

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Mar 15

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Always good to listen to Elly Chapple

Free Webinar: Whose Behaviour is Challenging Who? With Elly Chapple

YouTube video by Studio 3

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Mar 14

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<em>Child and Adolescent Mental Health</em> | ACAMH Journal | Wiley Online Library

There is an urgent need to improve mental health outcomes among young people. One approach taken to address this problem has been the design and delivery of universal school-based prevention, based o....

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Mar 12

Pleased to have contributed to the round table discussions at the Senedd Petitions Committee Inquiry and support the 5 recommendations made due to the complexity of smartphone use in education. senedd.wales/media/b4ektx...

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Mar 12

Delighted to sponsor 7 parents to attend this training. Empowering families with skills to support neurodivergent children and young people is crucial.

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Understanding and Helping Your Demand Avoidant Child

What is demand avoidance? Dr Naomi Fisher will explain the psychology of demand avoidance and what parents can do to help.

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Mar 3

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50% of learners with dyslexia also have dyscalculia. It’s often not recognised and gender bias can prevent us recognising it in girls. These students can attain in maths with the right support. @estyn-hmi.bsky.social #ALNReform

#dyscalculiaawareness

2025 Maths doesn't have to be impossible!

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Feb 22

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Ep 4: A-Z of Parenting - Ceri Reed A Whole Family Approach Nurturing a Child's Strengths

YouTube video by Neurodiversity with Theo Smith

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Parents Voices in Wales CIC #Neurodiversity #Families @parentsvoiceswales.bsky.social · Feb 21

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Please share this website to communities. Amazing resources for families and schools. #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Nip in the Bud | Child Mental Health Resources for Parents and Teachers

Nip in the Bud® works with mental health professionals of the highest standing to produce FREE short evidence-based films and fact sheets to help parents, educationalists and others working with child...

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