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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.

Duration: 5 minutes, 30 seconds

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Events, Workshops and Support Groups

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Sleep for Parents/Carers of C&YP with Additional Needs

Starts on Tuesday 26th November

A workshop for parents and carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Hampshire
  • Other
  • Oxfordshire
  • Reading
  • Slough
  • West Berkshire
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
  • Wokingham
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Sensory Processing Workshop: Berkshire East

Starts on Tuesday 3rd December

For parents/carers living, or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-8.30pm.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Slough
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
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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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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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