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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

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
Details and booking

Autism Course: Berkshire East

Starts on Thursday 8th May

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 at noon on 8th May.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Slough
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
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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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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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