Supporting families every
step of the way
Empowering Families
Preventing Crisis
Promoting Wellbeing
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 allProtected: Auticulate Juniors (Jan-Feb 2025)
Starts on Wednesday 8th JanuaryA closed fortnightly social group for autistic/ADHD children, age 8-12, 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: auticulate@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Open to
- Bracknell
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Protected: Transition to Adulthood Group
Starts on Tuesday 14th JanuaryA closed monthly social group for Berkshire neurodivergent, adopted, fostered and kinship care young adults who attend(ed) a mainstream school (age 16-19/20), held in Reading from 4.30-6.30pm. Bookings close on 14th January at noon. Spaces are limited. To apply to join the group please email: transition@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Open to
- Bracknell
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Dads and Male Carers Support Group
Starts on Tuesday 14th JanuaryA face-to-face monthly support group, held in Reading, from 7.30-9.30pm. Available to Berkshire and non-Berkshire dads and male carers. Bookings close at noon on 14th January.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
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.
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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
Community Learning
Read the article written by the West Berkshire Community Learning Team about Parenting Special Children
BBC Radio Berkshire visit Let’s Get Creative
On Saturday 2 November 2024 we were thrilled to welcome BBC Radio Berkshire to our Let’s Get Creative group for adopted children and families!
New website and logo launch
On Tuesday 15 October 2024 Parenting Special Children launched their new logo and website at Oracle UK. It was great to celebrate with the PSC team, funders, other local charities and organisations.
