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step of the way
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At Parenting Special Children, we bring our lived experience and professional knowledge to offer specialist information, expert advice and a compassionate listening ear.
Upcoming events
Discover allAutism Course: Berkshire East January 2026
Starts on Tuesday 13th JanuaryThree linked sessions for parents/carers of autistic children and young people registered with a Berkshire East NHS area GP surgery or living in this area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 13th January at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Ethnically Diverse Communities Coffee Morning January 2026
Starts on Wednesday 14th JanuaryA coffee morning to support families of children with additional needs from diverse ethnic communities who live in the Reading Borough Council area. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Reading
Protected: Mosaic Minds Group: Seniors (Jan-Feb 2026)
Starts on Wednesday 14th JanuaryA closed fortnightly social group for autistic/ADHD children, age 12-16, who attend a mainstream school, held in Reading from 4.30-6.30pm. We are currently operating a waiting list. To apply to join the group please email: interact@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Open to
- Bracknell
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
ADHD Course: Berkshire West January 2026
Starts on Thursday 15th JanuaryThree linked sessions for parents/carers supporting children and young people with ADHD registered with a Berkshire West NHS area GP surgery. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 15th January at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Reading
- West Berkshire
- Wokingham
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Reading January 2026
Starts on Friday 16th JanuaryA face-to-face monthly support group held at South Reading Community Hub, 9.15-11.15am.
Open to
- Reading
- Wokingham
Let’s Get Creative! Kinship Families (inc support group) January 2026
Starts on Saturday 17th JanuaryA monthly group for Berkshire children (age 5-12). A small number of tickets are available for non-Berkshire children. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Dads and Male Carers Support Group January 2026
Starts on Tuesday 20th JanuaryA monthly support group, held in Reading, from 7.30-9.30pm. Available to Berkshire and non-Berkshire dads and male carers.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Understanding Emotional Regulation: Berkshire East January 2026
Starts on Wednesday 21st JanuaryFor parents/carers of autistic/adhd children and young people registered with a Berkshire East NHS area GP surgery or living in this area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 21st January at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Bracknell January 2026
Starts on Thursday 22nd JanuaryA face-to-face monthly support group held at Great Hollands Community Centre between 12.30-2.30pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
Who’s in Charge? (Jan-Mar 2026)
Starts on Monday 26th JanuaryAn 8 week course for parents and carers of children and young people with special needs (aged 8-18) who are violent or aggressive. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
PSC Annual General Meeting January 2026
Starts on Monday 26th JanuaryHeld in Lower Earley, Reading from 4.30-6pm. Bookings close on 25th January.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Slough January 2026
Starts on Tuesday 27th JanuaryA face-to-face monthly support group held at Farnham Common Village Hall between 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Slough
Understanding Emotional Regulation Workshop January 2026
Starts on Wednesday 28th JanuaryA workshop for Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on Wednesday 28th January at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
AuDHD Workshop: Berkshire East February 2026
Starts on Tuesday 3rd FebruaryFor Parents/Carers of autistic with ADHD children and young people, living or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 3rd February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
ADHD Course: Berkshire East February 2026
Starts on Wednesday 4th FebruaryFor parents/carers supporting children and young people with ADHD living, or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 4th February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Sleep – Autism and ADHD: Berkshire East February 2026
Starts on Wednesday 4th FebruaryFor parents/carers of autistic/adhd children and young people, living or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 4th February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
AuDHD Workshop February 2026
Starts on Tuesday 10th FebruaryFor Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers of autistic with ADHD children and young people, either diagnosed or suspected. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 10th February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Sleep – Autism and ADHD: Berkshire West February 2026
Starts on Wednesday 11th FebruaryFor parents/carers of autistic/adhd children and young people registered with a Berkshire West NHS area GP surgery. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 11th February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Reading
- West Berkshire
- Wokingham
Interoception Workshop February 2026
Starts on Tuesday 17th FebruaryFor Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers of autistic/ADHD children and young people. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 17th February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) February 2026
Starts on Tuesday 24th FebruaryA workshop for for Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 24th February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Sensory Processing Workshop: Berkshire East February 2026
Starts on Tuesday 24th FebruaryFor parents/carers of autistic/adhd children and young people, living or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 24th February at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Interoception Workshop: Berkshire East March 2026
Starts on Tuesday 3rd MarchFor parents/carers of autistic/adhd children and young people, living or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 3rd March at 5:50pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Lived experience is at the heart of everything we do
At Parenting Special Children, 90% of us are parents & carers of neurodivergent children & young people, children with SEND or early life trauma and/or are neurodivergent ourselves.
Duration: 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Our impact
Parents & Carers
2135
were supported by PSC in 2023-24 academic year
Children & Young People
340
were supported by PSC in 2023-24 academic year
Professionals
435
were supported by PSC in 2023-24 academic year (active on our database, not including commissioning)
We make a life changing difference for families
But we can’t do it without our funders
Here are some strategies and resources that might help you
Jargon Buster
Read our glossary of neurodivergence, early life trauma and SEN jargon to help understand some of the terms you might hear
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Find out about Neurodivergence
Read this resource to find out about neurodivergence and neurodiversity which provides a starting point to understanding neurodivergence
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Find out about Attachment
Attachment is the affectionate bond that develops when a child experiences love, security and comfort from an adult carer.
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News
August-September 2025 Newsletter
Our August-September 2025 Newsletter is available to view and download
PSC Conference 2025… Save the date!
Save the date for our next conference!
A Very Special Honour for Our CEO
On Friday 25 July, our Founder and CEO, Ruth Pearse, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Reading in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the fields of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and early life trauma through her work with Parenting Special Children over the past 20 years.
