Young People
Children and young people are at the heart of all that we do at Parenting Special Children
Understanding yourself better and meeting with others can make a big difference in your life.
Young people who attend our groups tell us that they enjoy having a safe space to be themselves, meet other young people with similar experiences, and take part in fun activities whilst learning about themselves.
We run a number of groups for young people and have lots on online resources to help you
We are here for you
Find the right support for you
What's next?
We hope you were able to find what you needed. If you would like to book onto one of our groups, please talk to your parent/carer.
If you need to speak to someone urgently, please contact Childline on 0800 1111 (opening times 24/7).
Upcoming events
Discover allSocial Confidence Course for Children & Young People: School Years 4-8
Starts on Monday 6th JanuaryA face-to-face six week course for Autistic/ADHD children, either diagnosed or on the CAMHS waiting list for assessment, who are registered with a Berkshire West NHS GP. The course is held in Tilehurst, Reading from 4.30-6.30pm.
Open to
- Reading
- West Berkshire
- Wokingham
Protected: Auticulate Juniors (Jan-Feb 2025)
Starts on Wednesday 8th JanuaryA closed fortnightly social group for autistic/ADHD children, age 8-12, who attend a mainstream school, held in Reading from 4.30-6.30pm. We are currently operating a waiting list. To apply to join the group please email: auticulate@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Open to
- Bracknell
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Let’s Get Creative! Adopted Children
Starts on Saturday 11th JanuaryA monthly group for children (age 5-14) living, or attending a school, in Berkshire. A small number of tickets are available for non-Berkshire children. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Children and Young People guides
Jargon Buster
Read our glossary of neurodivergence, early life trauma and SEN jargon to help understand some of the terms you might hear
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Find out about Neurodivergence
Read this resource to find out about neurodivergence and neurodiversity which provides a starting point to understanding neurodivergence
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Anxiety and Sleep for teens
Read this resource to discover more about anxiety and sleep, particularly in relation to teenagers and young people
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Would you like to be involved?
We have young mentors in some of our children and young people groups and are also able to offer placements for university students.
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