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 allVisit to Wild City Collective for Adopted Children (Primary School Age)
Starts on Saturday 22nd MarchA visit for adopted children (primary school age) living in Berkshire. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Neurodivergent Parents/Carers Support Group
Starts on Tuesday 25th MarchA 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 25th March at noon.
Open to
- Reading
Dads and Male Carers Support Group
Starts on Tuesday 25th MarchAn online session of our monthly support group, held in Reading, from 7.30-9.30pm. Available to Berkshire and non-Berkshire dads and male carers. Bookings close on 25th March at noon.
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
were supported by PSC in 2023-24 academic year
were supported by PSC in 2023-24 academic year
were supported by PSC in 2023-24 academic year (active on our database, not including commissioning)
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
Read articleFind out about Neurodivergence
Read this resource to find out about neurodivergence and neurodiversity which provides a starting point to understanding neurodivergence
Read articleFind out about Attachment
Attachment is the affectionate bond that develops when a child experiences love, security and comfort from an adult carer.
Read articleNews
Olly Stephens Memorial Cup
Reading Abbey RFC will be hosting the annual Olly Stephens Memorial Cup match on 7th March, kick off 7.30pm.
Our Inaugural Firewalk – A Night to Remember!
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing walkers who raised over £5300 to support local families in need.
Community Learning
Read the article written by the West Berkshire Community Learning Team about Parenting Special Children