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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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Transition to Adulthood Workshop: Berkshire West (Speaker: IASS)

Starts on Tuesday 6th May

A workshop for parents/carers registered with a Berkshire West NHS area GP surgery. Held online via Zoom from 9.30-11am. Bookings will close on 6th May at 8am.

Open to

  • Reading
  • West Berkshire
  • Wokingham
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ADHD Course: Berkshire West

Starts on Thursday 8th May

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 8th May at noon.

Open to

  • Reading
  • West Berkshire
  • Wokingham
Details and booking

Spotting the Signs of County Lines and Knife Crime in Young People

Starts on Wednesday 18th June

A workshop for Berkshire parents/carers of young people with additional needs. Held in Reading from 7-9pm. Bookings close on 18th June at noon.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Reading
  • Slough
  • West Berkshire
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
  • 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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