Neurodivergent employees and pupils often spend tremendous energy hiding their differences, a process known as masking. This constant effort is the #1 predictor of burnout, stress, and non attendance within the workplace or education setting.
In this powerful 60 minute session, join our AuDHD CEO, Karen, as she shares authentic, lived experience and professional insight into the high cost of masking. This is not theory—it is a candid look at survival in neurotypical environments.
What this session will unpack:
• The Anatomy of Masking: How neurodivergent individuals consciously and unconsciously suppress their traits in the workplace or classroom.
• The Burnout Cycle: Understanding why masking inevitably leads to exhaustion, anxiety, and a breakdown in performance.
• Signs of Distress: Learn to spot the hidden indicators of stress and imminent burnout in staff and pupils.
• Creating Safety: Simple, practical ways to build psychological safety that reduces the need to mask, leading to better well-being and productivity.
Move beyond 'awareness' to genuine understanding. Learn how to create an environment where staff or pupils can thrive, not just survive. This event will be provided via zoom, you will receive the link to join us prior to the event.
Book your tickets now!
Our Mission
A Neuro-Inclusive Wales and Beyond
AP Cymru are striving to create a neuro-inclusive world for children, young people and their families by providing a toolkit of guidance, knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity through authentic lived-experience.
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Recently, three much-loved charities have been forced to close.
It’s heartbreaking and a stark reminder of how tough things are for small, self-funded charities like ours.
We're still here – but we need you.
Please watch this video from our Founder and Chief Executive and help us if you can.
Charlie and Hettie's story
Thank you so much to Charlie and Hettie’s mum for sharing this really important and touching video.
This video shows the love that Charlie is receiving from his sister and you can clearly see the wonderful bond they have. Charlie will learn so much from Hettie and she will learn valuable and vital skills for later in life.
If we can help your family before, during and post diagnosis, please get in touch today.
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Training and Workshops
The gateway to
Neuroinclusion through authentic lived experience
This is the foundational step in creating a neuroinclusive culture. By educating individuals about neurodiversity and its various manifestations (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia), you're helping people understand that neurological differences are a natural part of human diversity.
"Best time ever" says a young person on the impact of Bluestone Short Breaks for their families with AP Cymru
A neurodivergent young person recently described their experience at Bluestone as the ‘best time ever!’ in a school diary entry. The young person went on the trip with their unpaid parent carers and was gushing about the impact the short break had on their family.
Please click on the button here to read more about our vital work.
