Tag Archives: autism

Statement about the future of the Bear With Me social group

Wednesday, 8th October, 2025Newsadults, autism, autistic, Berkshire, MaidenheadAutism Berkshire

After providing the Bear With Me social group for autistic adults in Maidenhead for 18 years, Autism Berkshire will be transferring it to a new charity from November. The new organisation is being formed by Scott Harris, the co-ordinator of Bear With Me, who has been part of Autism Berkshire’s team since 2016. It will
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New groups help autistic women and young adults in Slough

Thursday, 28th August, 2025News, Supportautism, autistic, Slough, women, young adultsAutism Berkshire

Autism Berkshire is pleased to announce the launch of two new groups for autistic adults who live in Slough to make connections and get advice. One is for young autistic adults, aged 18 to 25, while the other is for autistic women. They will hold their first sessions on Thursday, September 4, at Chalvey Community
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Free workshops help autistic adults and their family carers

Monday, 18th August, 2025Workshopsadults, autism, autistic, carersAutism Berkshire

Autistic adults and their parents and family carers can now register for free places at online autism advice workshops this autumn from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service. These interactive workshops offer information about aspects of autism and tips and strategies to help participants to navigate daily life and social situations, improve their understanding of
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Ways to help your child prepare for the return to school

Thursday, 14th August, 2025Info, Supportautism, autistic, schoolAutism Berkshire

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 Toby Carvery Newbury, venue for the new Autism Berkshire lunch club

New lunch club for autistic adults launches in Newbury

Tuesday, 24th June, 2025Event, Supportadults, autism, autistic, Newbury, West BerkshireAutism Berkshire

Autism Berkshire is pleased to announce the launch of a new monthly lunch club for autistic adults (aged 18+) who live in the West Berkshire Council area. It will offer an opportunity for them to get together and chat over a meal, share experiences and ideas, and get advice. The club will meet at the
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Autistic adults can book free places at advice workshops

Friday, 23rd May, 2025Workshopsadults, autism, autistic, Berkshire, workshopsAutism Berkshire

Autistic adults can now register for free places at four online autism advice workshops from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service, taking place on Tuesday lunchtimes in June and July. The service’s interactive workshops offer information about aspects of autism and tips and strategies to help participants to navigate daily life and social situations, improve
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Job opportunities with Autism Berkshire supporting autistic adults

Wednesday, 8th January, 2025Jobs, Newsautism, Berkshire, jobsAutism Berkshire

Autism Berkshire has two job vacancies for part-time staff to support autistic adults across the county and at our Bear With Me social group in Maidenhead. An Adult Autism Mentor working for the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service, working 7 hours per week, helping to provide Helpline advice and support, attending online workshops and running
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Free workshops provide advice for autistic adults

Friday, 25th October, 2024News, Workshopsadults, autism, autistic, Berkshire, workshopsAutism Berkshire

Autistic adults can request free places at four online autism advice workshops from the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service taking place in November and December. The workshops will offer information about aspects of autism and tips and strategies to help participants to navigate daily life and social situations, improve their understanding of autism and increase
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Chop & Chat course has recipe to support autistic adults

Tuesday, 20th August, 2024Course, Newsadults, autism, autistic, Berkshire, MaidenheadAutism Berkshire

Autistic adults in Berkshire can register for free places on a Chop & Chat course this autumn, running over eight sessions from October until December. The course, provided by the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service, will take place at Beech Lodge School, at Stubbings, just west of Maidenhead. Sessions are focused around preparing, cooking and
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Advice meet-ups for autistic adults available throughout summer

Thursday, 25th July, 2024Supportadults, advice, autism, autistic, Berkshire, parentsAutism Berkshire

The Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service’s free problem-solving and advice meet-ups for autistic adults and their parents & carers will continue throughout the summer holiday period. These sessions, available in Reading and Newbury, offer the opportunity to talk through issues and get advice and information. Please note that NHS funding rules mean we can only
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