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Being a parent/carer of a child or young person who is ADHD brings unique joys and challenges

ADHD

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition

At PSC we provide parents and carers with knowledge and strategies that enable you to support your ADHD child or young person pre and post assessment. Click play to watch the video from the National Centre for Mental Health ‘Let’s talk about ADHD’.

Duration: 4 minutes, 11 seconds

Events, Workshops and Support Groups

Upcoming events

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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

ADHD Course: Berkshire East

Starts on Thursday 16th January

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. Three linked sessions for parents/carers registered with a Berkshire East NHS area GP surgery or living in this area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 16th January at noon.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Slough
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
Details and booking

Transition to Adulthood Workshop

Starts on Tuesday 21st January

A termly workshop for parent/carers of young people (age 15-25) who have a diagnosis/awaiting assessment of Autism/ADHD, registered with a Berks West NHS GP. Held online via Zoom from 10-11.30am.

Open to

  • Reading
  • West Berkshire
  • Wokingham
Details and booking
Resources

Resources

Changes to the referral process for CYP Autism & ADHD Services in Berkshire

The referral process for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust autism and ADHD services has been updated, and this will be effective from 1 November 2024.

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ADHD directory

Discover a wide range of our recommended resources and support links relating to ADHD in our ADHD directory

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ADHD top tips (video)

Parenting Special Children’s founder and CEO Ruth Pearse has made a video of about her ADHD top tips. Watch it here.

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

“This workshop has been so insightful, and interesting”

Lianne ADHD workshop attendee Read case study

“This workshop is amazing, I wanted to pause so many times to absorb the knowledge”

Dermot ADHD workshop attendee Read case study

“I wish I could bottle your knowledge! Thank you so much”

Kate ADHD workshop attendee Read case study

“Thank you for your time and your expertise. You are doing a wonderful job.”

Jahbril ADHD workshop attendee Read case study

“I have learnt a lot about autism and ADHD through the courses and have new strategies to support my teenage son”

Eloise PSC workshop attendee Read case study

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