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Adult support service advice meet-ups head to Windsor

The Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service’s free advice meet-ups for autistic adults – and their parents & carers – in the east of Berkshire in May and June will take place in Windsor. The sessions, which will be held on Tuesdays, between 3pm and 4.30pm, in Woody’s Cafe, at Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground, off Dedworth
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Walking group for autistic adults takes first steps

Autism Berkshire is launching a walking group, in response to requests from autistic adults. The first walk, on Tuesday, January 18, will start at 10.30am from the forecourt at the entrance to Maidenhead railway station, and follow a route through the south of the town and the Braywick Nature Reserve. It follows a successful trial
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Autistic adults can book free places at benefits workshops

Free places can now be booked two more Understanding Your Benefits Rights online advice workshops with Autism Berkshire’s expert advisers. These workshops help autistic young people and adults (aged 16+) who live in the Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire council areas, and their parents and carers, to understand their entitlement to benefits, how to make
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197 Club gets set to resume group get-togethers

With leisure venues and pubs starting to reopen under the Government’s roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown, Autism Berkshire’s Reading-based 197 Club for autistic adults and their parents/carers will resume some group activities from June. These will be combined with further online catch-up and quiz sessions, using Zoom. Subject to updates to the Government guidance
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SocialEyes course available for young autistic adults in west of Berkshire

Autistic adults aged 19 to 25 who live in the Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire council areas can now request free places on an online SocialEyes course, to help them to develop their social skills and understanding. The course is being provided by the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service, which offers advice, workshops
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Chop & Chat course for autistic adults goes online

Autism Berkshire is providing a free online Chop & Chat course, for autistic young people and adults (aged 18+) who live in Berkshire. The course is made up of eight friendly weekly classes, focused around preparing and cooking/baking a tasty simple snack, getting advice and sharing ideas for problem-solving, enjoying some light-hearted conversation games, plus
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Trampolining sessions expand to include young adults

Autism Berkshire is launching extra trampolining classes in Bracknell and Reading for autistic teenagers and adults aged 14 to 25, thanks to a grant from Sport England. Trampolining has a number of benefits for autistic people of all ages, from easing stress and anxiety and helping to improve coordination, balance and motor skills, to providing
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New Chop & Chat course has recipe to boost autistic adults’ prospects

Autism Berkshire is launching a new free course, called Chop & Chat, for autistic young people and adults (aged 16+) who live in Slough. Chop & Chat, which will take place at Langley College, features friendly, fortnightly social sessions, focused around cooking and sharing a meal and talking about a range of topics. Starting on
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