Autism Berkshire’s 2016 annual general meeting heard a number of suggestions for possible new support services. Among them was a proposal to develop a scheme to help autistic adults into employment, including developing relationships with local employers. Other ideas included more help for children who are less verbal, such as music therapy, sports activities and
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We still have free places available at a number of workshops for parents and carers in the next two weeks. There are three sessions on Supporting Teenagers with Autism, for families with children aged 11+ with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism, who attend a mainstream school. The first is in Slough this Friday, December 2, with
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Parents and carers living in the Berkshire whose children are on or have recently been on the Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust’s ADHD Assessment Waiting List are being asked to take part in a survey on waiting times. Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust said recently that the wait for an appointment was down to just six weeks but a
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We will be running more Socialeyes and Independent Living courses, to help autistic adults to develop social skills and essential skills for everyday life, from January next year. The Socialeyes course starts at East Berkshire College’s Langley campus, in Station Road, on Monday, January 9, at 6.30pm. Classes last for two hours and the course runs
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There is still time to get a free flu vaccination as part of the NHS’s Stay Well this Winter campaign. Anyone with a learning disability or who cares for someone with a learning disability, including autism spectrum conditions, is entitled to a free vaccination, along with over-65s, pregnant women and young children. The NHS and public
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Steve McCreight, a member of both our 197 Club and Bear With Me social groups for autistic adults, sadly passed away on November 1 at the age of 30. His funeral will take place at 10.30am this Friday, November 18, at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, in Berkshire Drive, Tilehurst, RG31 5JJ. The service will be
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There will be the chance to buy some great gifts for Christmas, made by members of our new craft group, at the Woodley Christmas Extravaganza, on Sunday, December 4. As well as crafty gift ideas, our stall will be offering information about our full range of support for people and families living with autism in
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Autism Berkshire members are invited to attend our 2016 annual general meeting, which will take place on Friday, December 2, in Reading. The AGM of the Berkshire Autistic Society (Autism Berkshire is our working name), which will run from 10am to noon at St Laurence Church, in Friar Street, next to the Town Hall, will
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Due to the need to train new members of staff, the Slough Youth Group will not be meeting this Saturday, November 12. The next session will be on Saturday, November 26, from 2pm to 4pm, at Weekes Drive Community Centre. We look forward to seeing members there and introducing them to the new team who
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There is still time to register for free places at our pre-assessment workshops for parents and carers in West Berkshire later this month. The half-day workshops provide advice for parents and carers of children aged 5+ who are on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for an autism spectrum assessment. Two sessions are available, in Calcot on
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Reading group for autistic women
Monday, 2nd November, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH
Problem-solving & advice meet-up for autistic adults and their parents/carers – Reading
Monday, 2nd November, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH
Online Workshop: Supporting Behaviour Part 1
Thursday, 5th November, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am -
Supported internships in focus at Preparing for Adulthood workshop
Tuesday, 27th October, 2026
Take part in trial of new workshop about toileting
Thursday, 1st October, 2026
Free advice workshops on way for parents & carers of autistic adults
Monday, 14th September, 2026
