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Being a parent/carer of an autistic child or young person brings unique joys and challenges

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Autism

Autistic people have a particular brain type/ neurology that influences how they process sensory information, how they think, move, and communicate.

At PSC we provide parents and carers with knowledge and strategies that enable you to support your autistic child/young person pre and post assessment. Click play to watch Amazing Things Happen’s video about autism.

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Autism Courses, Workshops & Support Services

Autism Course (Berks East) Sensory Processing & Interoception Sleep - Autism & ADHD Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Workshop Emotional Regulation Workshop CYP Groups Autism & ADHD East Berkshire Berkshire West Autism & ADHD
Events, Workshops and Support Groups

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Sensory Processing Workshop: Berkshire East

 Starts on Wednesday 23rd April

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. For parents/carers living, or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-8.30pm. Bookings will close on 23rd April at noon.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Slough
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
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Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Workshop

 Starts on Thursday 24th April

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. A workshop for for parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 24th April at noon.

Open to

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

Understanding Emotional Regulation Workshop

 Starts on Thursday 1st May

A workshop for for parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. Bookings will close on 1st May at noon.

Open to

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

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

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Autism top tips (video)

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

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

“I felt so seen and heard without being seen and heard physically today, thank you very very much!”

 Estelle Parent/Carer an autistic child 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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