Children’s Autism Support Service - Family support services


What we do

The Children’s Autism Support Service (CASS) is run by Barnardo’s Cymru for Vale of Glamorgan's Families First. The service supports families with children aged between 5 and 18 years, whether they have a formal Autism diagnosis or not.

Via online and face to face meetings, we offer information and strategies to help you, your child and family. We adjust our support to match your child's developmental changes as they grow.

Who do we support

The service supports families with children aged between 5 and 18 years, whether they have a formal Autism diagnosis or not.

Pre-diagnostic Support - for families with children aged 5 to 18 without a diagnosis, we run a four-week Neurodevelopmental Pathway Parents Group with weekly in-person sessions. These sessions explore neurodiversity and strategies for communication, sensory differences, and behavior support. For those who prefer virtual support, we offer three themed online sessions each month, lasting one hour in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

Post-diagnosis Support – The Cygnet Programme is for parents of children aged 9 to18 with a formal Autism diagnosis. designed to help parents and carers understand and manage Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The programme is run face-to-face and virtually every quarter.

This is not just a service for parents, carers and families, we also offer dedicated workshops to professionals regarding our work.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

A referral is required. Your family will be referred to Barnardo’s via Vale of Glamorgan’s Families First Advice Line. Please note we will endeavour to source a translator, if needed.

Service details for this family support services

Language: English medium setting

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes





 Opening times

Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm