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step of the way

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Introduction

At Parenting Special Children, we bring our lived experience and professional knowledge to offer specialist information, expert advice and a compassionate listening ear.

Events & Workshops

Upcoming events

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Protected: Transition to Adulthood Group July 2025

Starts on Tuesday 15th July

A 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 at the University of Reading (this month only) from 4.15-6:15pm. Spaces are limited. Bookings close at noon on 15th July. To apply to join the group please email: transition@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Reading
  • Slough
  • West Berkshire
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
  • Wokingham
Details and booking

Neurodivergent Parents/Carers Support Group July 2025

Starts on Tuesday 15th July

A monthly support group for parents and carers who are neurodivergent, either diagnosed or self-identified. Held online via Zoom from 7-8.30pm. Bookings close on 15th July at noon.

Open to

  • Reading
Details and booking

Let’s Get Creative! Kinship Families: Age 5-12 (inc Kinship Carers Group) July 2025

Starts on Saturday 19th July

A 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
Details and booking

Dads and Male Carers Support Group August 2025

Starts on Tuesday 12th August

A 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
Details and booking

Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Reading September 2025

Starts on Friday 12th September

A face-to-face monthly support group held at South Reading Community Hub, 9.15-11.15am.

Open to

  • Reading
  • Wokingham
Details and booking

Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Slough September 2025

Starts on Tuesday 16th September

A face-to-face monthly support group held at Farnham Common Village Hall between 10am-12pm.

Open to

  • Slough
Details and booking

Ethnically Diverse Communities Coffee Morning September 2025

Starts on Wednesday 17th September

A 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
Details and booking

Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Bracknell September 2025

Starts on Thursday 18th September

A face-to-face monthly support group held at Great Hollands Community Centre between 12-3pm.

Open to

  • Bracknell
Details and booking

ADHD: Medication, Treatment Choices and Outcomes

Starts on Wednesday 8th October

Two linked sessions for parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-8.30pm. Bookings will close on 8th October at 6pm.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Hampshire
  • Oxfordshire
  • Reading
  • Slough
  • West Berkshire
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
  • Wokingham
Details and booking
Our story

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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Stats

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)

Capturing the stories of change in the lives of families who have received support

“PSC has made a big difference and is the major source of support for our family.”

Amy & Mabel Supported by PSC Read case study

“The PSC team are amazing, they have helped me and my family so much over the years I could never thank them enough for all the support”

Molly Attendee of a Community Support Group Read case study

“We signpost so many families and young people to PSC, huge thank you from us for the services PSC provide to local Reading families, children & young people.”

Aaliyah Local Family Information Service manager Read case study

“PSC has given my daughter a space where she can be open about her autism and not feel judged”

Suzanne Mother of a Mosaic Minds Group member Read case study

“Your help comes at desperate times and that is something I will be forever grateful for.”

Tamzin Mother of a Social Confidence Course Attendee Read case study
Funders

We make a life changing difference for families

But we can’t do it without our funders

Resources

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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