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
Starts on Tuesday 11th FebruaryA 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 11th February 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 11th FebruaryA 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 11th February.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Sleep – Autism and ADHD: Berkshire West
Starts on Wednesday 12th FebruaryTHIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. A workshop for parents/carers registered with a Berkshire West NHS area GP surgery. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 12th February at noon.
Open to
- Reading
- West Berkshire
- 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