Autism Berkshire’s chief executive officer, Jane Stanford-Beale, has told BBC TV’s South Today news programme that an extended closure of Wokingham’s Southfield School is having a serious impact on pupils and their parents. A number of parents of pupils with autism have called Autism Berkshire’s helpline asking for advice on what to do while the
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A new series of free workshops to support parents and carers of teenage children with autism spectrum conditions in Berkshire starts later this month. After pilot sessions in Bracknell, Slough and Windsor & Maidenhead earlier this year, we are now able to offer the workshops in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire as well, thanks to
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A new ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course aimed at parents and carers will be starting at Calcot in September. The classes, run by the Newbury-based Berkshire School of English, will take place at West Berkshire Council’s East Family and Wellbeing Hub, in Curtis Road, Calcot. The course aims to improve understanding of spoken and written English
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After a successful trial in Slough, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering more free Family Seminar workshops to parents and carers who live in the Bracknell and Windsor & Maidenhead council areas. The seminars, developed by specialists from the National Autistic Society, will take place in September, October and November at
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Looking after children with autism and challenging behaviour can lead to stress, anxiety and poor health among parents and carers. Autism Berkshire aims to offer a variety of support to give parents short breaks, ease stress and anxiety and increase their ability to cope with the pressures of family life. Deep relaxation classes in the
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Autism Berkshire is about to start offering new Family Seminar courses to provide information, advice and support to families of children and young people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC), including Asperger syndrome. The seminars, which are free of charge, have been developed by specialists from the National Autistic Society. We will be offering three courses:
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Yoga and mindfulness classes for children, parents and carers living with autism in Bracknell, Slough and Windsor & Maidenhead are returning after a popular pilot scheme earlier this year. The classes, which are free of charge, resume next week. New participants are welcome to join. The classes are for children aged five to 17 who
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Southcote Family Hub drop-in advice session
Wednesday, 13th May, 2026, 9:30 am - 11:00 amSouthcote Family Hub, Reading - 85 Coronation Street, Southcote Reading Berkshire RG30 3Q
Workshop for parents/carers of autistic adults: Anxiety & Autism and Understanding Other People
Wednesday, 13th May, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
East & North Reading Family Hub drop-in advice session
Thursday, 14th May, 2026, 9:30 am - 11:00 amEast and North Family Hub, Reading - Sun Street Community Hub, Sun Street Reading Berkshire RG1 3JX
Job opportunity with Autism Berkshire advising and supporting autistic adults
Tuesday, 14th April, 2026
Join us to celebrate Autism Acceptance Week at special activities
Monday, 23rd March, 2026
Get advice on preparing autistic children to join primary school
Wednesday, 18th March, 2026
