The return to school or college after the summer holidays can be daunting for autistic children and young people and those with other additional needs, including ADHD – our Family Support & Training Lead Julia Cox has some tips to help. Children and teenagers may be excited to see their friends again and to start
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The return to school or college after the summer holidays can be daunting for autistic children and young people and those with other additional needs, including ADHD – our Family Support & Training Lead Julia Cox has some tips to help. Children and teenagers may be excited to see their friends again next week and
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While our staff will be taking some time off over Christmas and New Year, we will still be monitoring calls and emails to our Helpline service. It may take slightly longer than usual to respond between Friday, December 23, and Tuesday, January 3, next year, so please bear with us. You can get in touch
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The Autism Berkshire Helpline will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday for the Easter bank holiday weekend. The service will be available again next Tuesday, April 19. As the service is very busy at the moment, we may not be able to answer immediately if you call us on 01189 594 594 (option
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The Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service is running a free online Transitions to University clinic to help families of young people who are aiming to enter higher education. This online event on Friday, September 17, from 10am to 11.30am, is open to families who are registered with a GP surgery that is part
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Going back to school after the long summer holidays is often a daunting thought for autistic children and those with other additional needs, including ADHD – our Family Support Lead Julia Cox shares her top tips to help here. Children may be excited to see their friends again and to start learning new topics and
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Joining us as a member of Autism Berkshire is now easier than ever. We have just updated our website’s membership page and incorporated a new card payment system. It takes just a few minutes fo fill in the online application form with your personal details and your contact preferences, and to pay the annual subscription
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The Government wants schools to reopen to all pupils at the start of next month and we are delighted to be able to offer some tips to families about how to prepare after many children have been out of class since March. Autism Berkshire has teamed up with local charities Parenting Special Children and The
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Wearing a face covering to help reduce the spread of coronavirus is now a compulsory requirement in shops and when using public transport in England, but there are some exemptions that may be helpful for autistic people who find it hard to use a mask. The official guidance says that children aged under 11 and people
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After strong demand for free places at the first of our new online benefits advice workshops, we are opening bookings for a series of extra dates on Mondays in July. Our Understanding Your Benefits Rights workshops help parents and carers and autistic adults to understand their entitlement to benefits and how to make an application. We strongly recommend
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Bear With Me adult social group – Maidenhead
Wednesday, 17th September, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe Bear pub - 8-10 High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1QJ
Online Workshop: Understanding More About Autism
Thursday, 18th September, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:30 am -
Slough group for autistic women
Thursday, 18th September, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmChalvey Community Hub - Ladbrooke Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2SR
New groups help autistic women and young adults in Slough
Thursday, 28th August, 2025
Free workshops help autistic adults and their family carers
Monday, 18th August, 2025
Ways to help your child prepare for the return to school
Thursday, 14th August, 2025
