Autism

PENYCAE: ‘Some doubted my ability’: the inn’s star waiter Aaron wins national award

Aaron Jones started in the kitchen at the Penycae Inn, moved front of house when his bosses spotted his flair…

BAKE OFF: Carmarthenshire champion Georgie Grasso ‘not sure who I am’ after bipolar diagnosis

The first Welsh winner of the Great British Bake Off has told her followers that the ADHD she spoke about…

NEATH: The TikTok ‘Diva Supreme’ nearing 150,000 followers — and using his fame to change minds about autism

A year after starting his account, Neath journalist Nicholas Fearn is on the brink of 150,000 TikTok followers — and…

SWANSEA: Parents’ long fight for answers after son’s hidden ADHD and autism battle

A Swansea couple have spoken out about their exhausting years-long battle to get a diagnosis for their son, who was…

Barbie launches first autistic doll in major step for representation

Barbie has introduced its first autistic doll, developed with autistic people to offer more children the chance to see themselves…

“I thought I was going to die”: Grandmother’s Carmarthenshire ordeal on 730‑mile Wales Coast Path walk

A grandmother who says she “almost died” after plunging into a ditch in Carmarthenshire has been honoured for completing a…

Swansea mum’s plea to help son with rare childhood dementia

A Swansea mother is appealing for support after her five‑year‑old son was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A, a rare…

New school plans for Ysgol Heol Goffa move forward after years of uncertainty

Plans for a new 150‑pupil replacement school for Ysgol Heol Goffa in Llanelli have taken a step forward, with Carmarthenshire…

Swansea’s Richard Mylan wins Best Director at The Stage Debut Awards for Mumfighter

Swansea actor, writer and director Richard Mylan has been named Best Director at The Stage Debut Awards 2025 for his…

Neurodiversity charities close across Wales, leaving hundreds of families without support

Three specialist charities supporting neurodiverse children and families have closed permanently due to financial pressures and lack of government support.