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Deep relaxation classes for parents and carers coming to Reading for first time

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Deep relaxation classes for the parents and carers of autistic children, teenagers and adults will be available for the first time at our office in Reading from October. Although we no longer receive grant funding for these classes, teacher Katia Cornwall, pictured, is continuing to offer them on a fee-paying basis. We will be hosting a
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Helpline service still available during office closure for Reading Festival

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The Autism Berkshire office will be closed on Thursday, August 24, and Friday, August 25, as access in Richfield Avenue will be limited during the Reading Festival. However, our helpline service will be available as usual both days on 01189 594 594, between 10am and 1pm. The office will be open to visitors as usual from Monday
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New Socialeyes and Independent Living courses for autistic adults on way

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We are delighted to announce that we will be running more Socialeyes and Independent Living courses, to help autistic adults to develop social skills and essential skills for everyday life, in Slough and Maidenhead this autumn. Both courses, which are free of charge, are open to autistic adults aged 19 and above living in the Slough
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Autism Berkshire welcomes NHS mental health services transformation plan

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Autism Berkshire welcomes the Government’s plan to expand NHS mental health services and to create 21,000 new jobs over the next few years, including 2,000 more nurses, consultants and therapists for CAMHS teams. The announcement by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt that £1.3 billion would be invested to provide the extra staff and to retain existing
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Family Fun Day tickets still available for our event on Sunday

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Tickets are still available for our family fun day for Autism Berkshire members at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground this coming Sunday, August 6. The event features a barbecue, with beefburgers and sausages from Jennings of Caversham butchers, plus salad and ice cream. Tickets are priced £15 for a family of up to two adults and up to
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Supporting Teenagers with Autism workshops offer advice on social skills and mental health matters

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Autism Berkshire is running a new series of free workshops for parents and carers of teenagers with autism living in Berkshire this autumn. Led by specialists from the Centre for Autism at the University of Reading, the workshops will look at a range of issues to help parents support their teenage children. Social skills, relationships and communication will
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Pre-assessment workshops for parents of children waiting for autism assessment still have free places available

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Is your child on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for an autism assessment? Do you want advice on what support is available while you wait for an appointment? We still have places available at free pre-assessment workshops for parents and carers in towns across Berkshire over the next couple of weeks. They run for two-and-a-half hours
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