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Social Confidence Course for Children and Young People

A course for young people in mainstream education, in school years 4 to 8 (year 9 may be considered) who either already have a diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD or are on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for assessment.

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This programme has been made possible due to funding from Berkshire West NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which serves Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire and is provided as part of the Berkshire West Autism and ADHD Service in partnership with Autism Berkshire. 

Therefore, only children who are registered with a GP surgery that is part of the Berkshire West NHS area will be able to access this course. 

AIMS:

To develop the confidence and emotional well being of young people through meeting regularly with peers and exploring the social world together. The course will focus on issues including knowing ourselves, friendships, self-esteem, independence and self advocacy.

We recommend that parents/carers have attended or attend an Autism and/or ADHD pre or post assessment workshop or course in order for the young person and the family to have the opportunity to learn together.
Application form: click here to download.
Professionals, if you would like to refer please contact interact@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Covid Precautions: Please do not attend if you are unwell.
  • COST Free for children and young people registered at a Berkshire West NHS GP Surgery. If the group decide on any additional activities there will a small cost charged.
  • DURATION Six 2 hour weekly sessions
  • DELIVERED BY Specialist Practitioners who run our Auticulate group
  • FREQUENCY Termly
I think the work you do has been amazing for my son. You share with him how society works, teach him to use his strengths and teach him strategies to navigate the world we live in without taking away what makes him him.
Robert, Reading
Robert's son attends Auticulate which has really helped with his self-esteem difficulties
4 times
According to research by the National Autistic Society, autistic people are 4 times more likely to be lonely than the general public. Previous research by the organisation suggested 79% of autistic people feel socially isolated.

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