This group offers an opportunity for autistic women, aged 18 and above, who live in the Reading Borough Council area to make connections, share experiences and build a support network with people who ‘get’ them.

It provides a safe space where they set the agenda for discussions and activities and an opportunity to develop friendships and a peer support network to improve their wellbeing and self-confidence.

The group meets at the Atrium coffee shop, at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street.

If you would like to register an interest in attending the Reading group for autistic women, or have any questions, please. email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults, and their parents and carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place in the Atrium coffee shop at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street, Reading.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

An exclusive free event for the families of Autism Berkshire members and families with autistic children who are supported by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service.

TVAP is purpose-built for people of all ages with additional needs, with lots to do indoors and outside.

Details of how to book for this event have been emailed to our members and parents/carers supported by the Berkshire West service. If you are a member or service user and have not received an email invitation, please email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

Please do not travel to this event if you have not got a ticket, as the number available is strictly limited, due to site safety rules.

• For information about the facilities at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground, see www.tvap.co.uk

The lunch club offers a monthly opportunity for autistic adults who live in the Reading Borough Council area to meet and chat over a meal, share experiences and ideas, and get advice from our adult autism support team.

It meets at the Toby Carvery Caversham Bridge, in Richfield Avenue, Reading.

Please note that you will have to pay for your own meal and drinks. Along with traditional carvery fare, vegetarian and vegan options are available.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

• The group is funded by Reading Borough Council’s Closing the Gap project, which supports work to improve mental health and reduce loneliness and inequality in the town.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults, and their parents and family carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place at Bracknell Open Learning Centre, in Rectory Lane.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire, and their parents and carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place at the Chalvey Community Hub, in Ladbrooke Road, just off High Street.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This group offers an opportunity for autistic women, aged 18 and above, who live in the Reading Borough Council area to make connections, share experiences and build a support network with people who ‘get’ them.

It provides a safe space where they set the agenda for discussions and activities and an opportunity to develop friendships and a peer support network to improve their wellbeing and self-confidence.

The group meets at the Atrium coffee shop, at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street.

If you would like to register an interest in attending the Reading group for autistic women, or have any questions, please. email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults, and their parents and carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place in the Atrium coffee shop at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street, Reading.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults, and their parents and family carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place at Bracknell Open Learning Centre, in Rectory Lane.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

An exclusive free event for the families of Autism Berkshire members and families with autistic children who are supported by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service.

TVAP is purpose-built for people of all ages with additional needs, with lots to do indoors and outside.

Details of how to book for this event have been emailed to our members and parents/carers supported by the Berkshire West service. If you are a member or service user and have not received an email invitation, please email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

Please do not travel to this event if you have not got a ticket, as the number available is strictly limited, due to site safety rules.

• For information about the facilities at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground, see www.tvap.co.uk

This group offers an opportunity for autistic women, aged 18 and above, who live in the Reading Borough Council area to make connections, share experiences and build a support network with people who ‘get’ them.

It provides a safe space where they set the agenda for discussions and activities and an opportunity to develop friendships and a peer support network to improve their wellbeing and self-confidence.

The group meets at the Atrium coffee shop, at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street.

If you would like to register an interest in attending the Reading group for autistic women, or have any questions, please. email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults, and their parents and carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place in the Atrium coffee shop at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street, Reading.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

The lunch club offers a monthly opportunity for autistic adults who live in the Reading Borough Council area to meet and chat over a meal, share experiences and ideas, and get advice from our adult autism support team.

It meets at the Toby Carvery Caversham Bridge, in Richfield Avenue, Reading.

Please note that you will have to pay for your own meal and drinks. Along with traditional carvery fare, vegetarian and vegan options are available.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

• The group is funded by Reading Borough Council’s Closing the Gap project, which supports work to improve mental health and reduce loneliness and inequality in the town.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults, and their parents and family carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place at Bracknell Open Learning Centre, in Rectory Lane.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free session from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service offers an opportunity for autistic adults who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire, and their parents and carers, to meet members of our team in an informal setting, to talk through problems and ask questions about autism and support services.

It will take place at the Chalvey Community Hub, in Ladbrooke Road, just off High Street.

Please register in advance, if possible, so we know who to expect – click here to book.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This group offers an opportunity for autistic young adults, aged 18 to 30, who live in the Reading Borough Council area, to get advice, make connections, share experiences and build a support network with people who ‘get’ them.

It provides a safe space where they set the agenda for discussions and activities and an opportunity to develop friendships and a peer support network to improve their wellbeing and self-confidence.

The group meets at the Atrium coffee shop, at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street.

If you would like to register an interest in attending the Reading group for autistic young adults, or have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free autism advice workshop looks at what autism is, the assessment process at Berkshire CAMHS, where to get help, how to get support in school, and other conditions associated with autism.

NB: This workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for parents/carers registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire).

If you would like to register an interest in attending this workshop, please complete our online contact form, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

This free interactive workshop from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service looks at the sensory processing differences that are thought to affect at least 80% of autistic people and strengths and challenges that they may experience as a result.

It includes tips and strategies that autistic people can use in daily life and social situations.

It is open to autistic adults, with or without a formal diagnosis, who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire.

Click here for more details and information about how to request free places.

This workshop look at the challenges of being autistic in adolescence, including maturing behaviour and developing independence, as well as puberty and sexuality.

It is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for the parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 11 to 17 who live in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire) whether they have a diagnosis or are waiting for a Berkshire CAMHS assessment, and who are in mainstream education or home-educated and do not have learning disabilities.

For more information and to request free places, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) or complete the online contact form.

This group offers an opportunity for autistic young adults, aged 18 to 30, who live in the Reading Borough Council area, to get advice, make connections, share experiences and build a support network with people who ‘get’ them.

It provides a safe space where they set the agenda for discussions and activities and an opportunity to develop friendships and a peer support network to improve their wellbeing and self-confidence.

The group meets at the Atrium coffee shop, at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street.

If you would like to register an interest in attending the Reading group for autistic young adults, or have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

The lunch club offers a monthly opportunity for autistic adults who live in the Reading Borough Council area to meet and chat over a meal, share experiences and ideas, and get advice from our adult autism support team.

It meets at the Toby Carvery Caversham Bridge, in Richfield Avenue, Reading.

Please note that you will have to pay for your own meal and drinks. Along with traditional carvery fare, vegetarian and vegan options are available.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

• The group is funded by Reading Borough Council’s Closing the Gap project, which supports work to improve mental health and reduce loneliness and inequality in the town.

This free interactive online workshop from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service, tailored for parents and family carers, looks at:

• Sensory processing differences that are thought to affect at least 80% of autistic people and strengths and challenges that they may experience as a result.
• Executive functioning (planning and organising) thinking through what we need to do, carrying out the task and remaining in control of our emotions, even if things change. It outlines ways to achieve better executive functioning, including using mind maps, decision trees and critical thinking, along with problem-solving.

It includes tips and strategies that autistic people can use in daily life and social situations.

It is open to parents and family carers of autistic adults who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire.

Click here for more details and information about how to request free places.

This free autism advice workshop looks at sensory systems and how they work, how autistic people may process sensory information differently and have different sensory experiences, and strategies to help with sensory needs.

Please note that this free online workshop is in two parts. The second session will take place on Thursday, October 1, at the same time.

NB: This workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for parents/carers registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire), whose children have an autism diagnosis, or are on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for assessment.

If you would like to register an interest in attending this two-part workshop or have any questions, please complete our online contact form, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

This free interactive workshop from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service covers executive functioning – thinking through what we need to do, carrying out the task and remaining in control of our emotions, even if things change.

It looks at ways to achieve better executive functioning, including using mind maps, decision trees and critical thinking, along with problem-solving, plus tips on ways to create calm and manage emotions.

It is open to autistic adults, with or without a formal diagnosis, who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire.

Click here for more details and information about how to request free places.

This free autism advice workshop looks at sensory systems and how they work, how autistic people may process sensory information differently and have different sensory experiences, and strategies to help with sensory needs.

Please note that this free online workshop is in two parts. The first session will take place on Thursday, September 24, at the same time.

NB: This workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for parents/carers registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire), whose children have an autism diagnosis, or are on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for assessment.

If you would like to register an interest in attending this two-part workshop or have any questions, please complete our online contact form, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

This group offers an opportunity for autistic young adults, aged 18 to 30, who live in the Reading Borough Council area, to get advice, make connections, share experiences and build a support network with people who ‘get’ them.

It provides a safe space where they set the agenda for discussions and activities and an opportunity to develop friendships and a peer support network to improve their wellbeing and self-confidence.

The group meets at the Atrium coffee shop, at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street.

If you would like to register an interest in attending the Reading group for autistic young adults, or have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

This free interactive online workshop from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service, tailored for parents and family carers, looks at:

• Anxiety, which is thought to affect about 40% of autistic people, some of the things that can trigger it, the problems that it can cause and ways to recognise signs of anxiety and manage emotions
• The different ways in which individuals relate to other people, and the visual, verbal and hidden clues (theory of mind) as to how someone may be feeling. It also discusses interactions in a range of situations, including at home, at work, when socialising and in intimate relationships.

It includes tips and strategies that autistic people can use in daily life and social situations.

This workshop is open to parents and family carers of autistic adults who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire.

Click here for more details and information about how to request free places.

This workshop considers why anxiety is so prevalent in autistic teenagers and the importance of self-esteem and resilience, and looks at strategies to support emotional regulation.

It is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for the parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 11 to 18 who live in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire) whether they have a diagnosis or are waiting for a Berkshire CAMHS assessment, and who are in mainstream education or home-educated and do not have learning disabilities.

For more information and to request free places, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) or complete the online contact form.

This free interactive workshop from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service provides an introduction to anxiety, which is thought to affect about 40% of autistic people, some of the things that can trigger anxiety and the problems that it can cause, including meltdowns, shutdowns and burnout.

It explores ways to recognise signs of anxiety, cope with it and manage emotions, plus therapies that can help some autistic people who are affected by anxiety.

It is open to autistic adults, with or without a formal diagnosis, who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire.

Click here for more details and information about how to request free places.

Many autistic children and teenagers find the mainstream school environment challenging. The workshop looks at the legislation around support at school and the opportunities and limitations of potential support strategies.

Parents and carers will be encouraged to share ideas that have helped their child and may help others in similar circumstances.

It is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for the parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged up to 18 who live in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire) whether they have a diagnosis or are waiting for a Berkshire CAMHS assessment, and who are in mainstream education or home-educated and do not have learning disabilities.

For more information and to request free places, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or complete the online contact form.

This group offers an opportunity for autistic young adults, aged 18 to 30, who live in the Reading Borough Council area, to get advice, make connections, share experiences and build a support network with people who ‘get’ them.

It provides a safe space where they set the agenda for discussions and activities and an opportunity to develop friendships and a peer support network to improve their wellbeing and self-confidence.

The group meets at the Atrium coffee shop, at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street.

If you would like to register an interest in attending the Reading group for autistic young adults, or have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

The lunch club offers a monthly opportunity for autistic adults who live in the Reading Borough Council area to meet and chat over a meal, share experiences and ideas, and get advice from our adult autism support team.

It meets at the Toby Carvery Caversham Bridge, in Richfield Avenue, Reading.

Please note that you will have to pay for your own meal and drinks. Along with traditional carvery fare, vegetarian and vegan options are available.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leave a voicemail message with your contact details.

• The group is funded by Reading Borough Council’s Closing the Gap project, which supports work to improve mental health and reduce loneliness and inequality in the town.

This free interactive workshop from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service explores relationships, the different ways in which individuals relate to other people, and the visual, verbal and hidden clues (theory of mind) as to how someone may be feeling.

It also looks interactions in a range of situations, including at home, at work, when socialising and in intimate relationships, with tips on things to think about in each case.

It is open to autistic adults, with or without a formal diagnosis, who are registered as patients with a GP surgery in Berkshire.

Click here for more details and information about how to request free places.

This free autism advice workshop looks at distressed behaviour and meltdowns in children with autism, how to respond and how to help children to understand and communicate their feelings.

Please note that this online workshop is in two parts. The second session is on Thursday, November 12, at the same time.

The workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for parents/carers registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire).

NB: If you would like to attend this two-part workshop or have any questions, please complete our online contact form, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

This free autism advice workshop looks at distressed behaviour and meltdowns in children with autism, how to respond and how to help children to understand and communicate their feelings.

Please note that this online workshop is in two parts. The first session is on Thursday, November 5, at the same time.

The workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for parents/carers registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire).

NB: If you would like to attend this two-part workshop or have any questions, please complete our online contact form, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

This free autism advice workshop provides advice and ideas to parents and carers to teach strategies to help children and young people who are autistic to manage their emotions, including using visual supports such as The Incredible 5 Point Scale and Comic Strip Conversations.

NB: This workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for parents/carers registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire).

If you would like to register an interest in attending this workshop or have any questions, please complete our online contact form, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

This workshop focuses on the social situations autistic teenagers face at school, at home and online. It discusses how to support them to develop an understanding of other people, how to find and make friends, and the part that social media plays in their lives.

It is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for the parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 11 to 18 who live in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire) whether they have a diagnosis or are waiting for a Berkshire CAMHS assessment, and who are in mainstream education or home-educated and do not have learning disabilities.

For more information and to request free places, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) or complete the online contact form.

Problems eating a wide range of foods are common in autistic people. This free online workshop will take a look at factors underlying food refusal, some tips to help support children and young people and where to get specialist advice and support.

NB: This workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for parents/carers registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire) whose children have an autism diagnosis, or are on the waiting list for a Berkshire CAMHS assessment.

If you would like to register an interest in attending this workshop or have any questions, please complete our online contact form, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail message.

This workshop aims to help the parents and carers of autistic and ADHD teenagers (aged 13 to 17) to prepare for and navigate the transition to adulthood and to support their young people with knowledge, skills and confidence.

We are planning to have a guest speaker to talk about supported internships and answer questions at this session – more details to follow.

The workshop is provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service for the parents and carers of autistic and ADHD teenagers who live in the Berkshire West NHS area (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire) whether they have a diagnosis, are waiting for a Berkshire CAMHS assessment, or where autism is suspected, and who are in mainstream education or home-educated and do not have learning disabilities.

For more information and to request free places, email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or complete the online contact form.