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Social Confidence Course for Children & Young People: School Years 4-8

Starts on Monday 6th January

A face-to-face six week course for Autistic/ADHD children, either diagnosed or on the CAMHS waiting list for assessment, who are registered with a Berkshire West NHS GP. The course is held in Tilehurst, Reading from 4.30-6.30pm.

Open to

  • Reading
  • West Berkshire
  • Wokingham
Details and booking

ADHD Course: Berkshire West

Starts on Tuesday 7th January

Three linked sessions for parents/carers registered with a Berkshire West NHS area GP surgery. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 7th January at noon.

Open to

  • Reading
  • West Berkshire
  • Wokingham
Details and booking

Protected: Auticulate Juniors (Jan-Feb 2025)

Starts on Wednesday 8th January

A 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
Details and booking

Let’s Get Creative! Adopted Children

Starts on Saturday 11th January

A monthly group for children (age 5-14) living, or attending a school, in Berkshire. A small number of tickets are available for non-Berkshire children. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.

Open to

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

Adopters Support Group

Starts on Saturday 11th January

A monthly support group for adoptive parents/carers of children (age 5-14) living, or attending a school, in Berkshire. A small number of tickets are available for non-Berkshire adoptive parents/carers. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.

Open to

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

Protected: Transition to Adulthood Group

Starts on Tuesday 14th January

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 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
Details and booking

Dads and Male Carers Support Group

Starts on Tuesday 14th January

A 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
Details and booking

Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Slough

Starts on Wednesday 15th January

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

Open to

  • Slough
Details and booking

Protected: Auticulate Seniors (Jan-Feb 2025)

Starts on Wednesday 15th January

A closed fortnightly social group for autistic/ADHD children, age 12-16, 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
Details and booking

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