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: Transition to Adulthood Group July 2025
Starts on Tuesday 15th JulyA 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
Neurodivergent Parents/Carers Support Group July 2025
Starts on Tuesday 15th JulyA 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
Let’s Get Creative! Kinship Families: Age 5-12 (inc Kinship Carers Group) July 2025
Starts on Saturday 19th JulyA 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 August 2025
Starts on Tuesday 12th AugustA 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
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Reading September 2025
Starts on Friday 12th SeptemberA face-to-face monthly support group held at South Reading Community Hub, 9.15-11.15am.
Open to
- Reading
- Wokingham
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Slough September 2025
Starts on Tuesday 16th SeptemberA face-to-face monthly support group held at Farnham Common Village Hall between 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Slough
Ethnically Diverse Communities Coffee Morning September 2025
Starts on Wednesday 17th SeptemberA 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
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Bracknell September 2025
Starts on Thursday 18th SeptemberA face-to-face monthly support group held at Great Hollands Community Centre between 12-3pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
ADHD: Medication, Treatment Choices and Outcomes
Starts on Wednesday 8th OctoberTwo 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
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
July 2025 Newsletter
Our July 2025 Newsletter is available to view and download
First Neurodivergent CYP Advisory Board meeting
Our Neurodivergent CYP Advisory Board met for the first time during the Easter holidays.
Cream Tea Day
On Friday 27 th June, we will be celebrating National Cream Tea Day with our friends at Riseley Village Tea Room.
