The AP Cymru Newsletter

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026.

I hope that you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year with your families and friends.

Since the start of 2026, we have received a large number of enquiries from families wishing to join us. We offer advice and support to children, young people and their families and hold training and social events on a regular basis.

If you would like to learn more about joining the AP Family, please visit our website - https://www.apcymru.org.uk/familywellbeing

Karen

Testimonial

Following our event, we were delighted to receive this testimonial from a family.

"Thank you so much for today - it was our only trip out that we managed as a family of 4 this Christmas holidays, which is nothing short of a miracle! Slight issue that we ended coming home with this (huge!) addition to the family though."

Caring for Carers Cymru Community Event

Saturday 28th March 2026

We are very pleased to be partnering with Cardiff Open University to host this special event. It will take place between 10am-4pm at the Marion Centre, Rookwood Close, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2NR.

Please keep an eye on our newsletter and social media accounts for more details about this event coming soon!

Survival Mode - Understanding the reality of masking and burnout

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.

You can book tickets via this link - https://www.apcymru.org.uk/event-details-registration/survival-mode-understanding-the-reality-of-masking-burnout?brid=SFDcVkOi2eGmPI52ymb8iw

Neuroinclusion Training, Consultancy and Guest Speaker Services

AP Cymru will provide you with the tools, the techniques and the understanding that are required to build a fully neuroinclusive environment.

Our services include in-person and online neuroinclusion training, consultancy and guest speakers.

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If you have any questions, please respond to this email and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can download our training brochure to explore our courses in more detail via our website: www.apcymru.org.uk.

Cardiff Community Lottery

The Cardiff Community Lottery is an exciting weekly lottery that raises money for good causes in Cardiff. By joining the Cardiff Community Lottery, you’ll not only have the chance to win cash prizes every week, you’ll also be helping AP Cymru continue our vital work supporting neurodivergent families in Wales.

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Tickets cost just £1 with a weekly jackpot of £25,000. And for every ticket you buy, 40% of the cost goes directly to AP Cymru.

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If you're already signed up, you can help AP Cymru even more by inviting your friends and family to join. If they sign up using your referral link, you’ll both be entered into a prize draw to win £200!

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Click below to get your tickets and start supporting AP Cymru today!

www.apcymru.org.uk/cardiff-community-lottery

Please donate your spare clothes, shoes and bags to AP Cymru

Our office is back open and we're here to accept your unwanted clothes!

If you're having a post-Christmas clear-out, please donate any clothes, shoes and bags you don't want to our HQ in Taffs Well between 10AM - 2PM on a TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY or THURSDAY.

Drop off point: AP Cymru, The Round House, Unit 11, Glan y Llyn Industrial Estate, Taffs Well, CF15 7JD

Please give your donations directly to a member of our team using the intercom near our office door.

NOTE: We can only accept clean clothing & paired shoes. Please do not leave any donations outside. Please do not leave anything else as we do not have disposal facilities.

If you would be willing to kindly volunteer as a donation and collection point for our charity, please contact: communityfundraising@apcymru.org.uk.

Thank you for your vital support. It's hugely appreciated.