Autism

The Autism Service offers a series of workshops and courses for parent/carers who have children or young people who are pre- and post- assessment for Autism.

For parents/carers waiting to get an assessment, or having just recently had a diagnosis of Autism, we advise starting with the Pre- and Post-Assessment Workshops, starting with the Introduction to Autism, and if it’s pertinent, our Sensory Processing Workshop.

The Time Out for Autism Course is a more intensive course over 5 weeks, which covers a number of different elements of supporting children with Autism in more depth.

Another opportunity to learn more about Autism and meet other parent/carers in a similar situation are the monthly Autistic Girls and Young Women’s workshops, which cover a range of topics, and are delivered by some of our Specialist Parenting Practitioners.

Every year, we also offer a course of 4 linked workshops focusing on Autism and Anxiety, and how to support children who experience these difficulties.

Half day sleep workshops are also available for parent/carers whose children and young people have sleep difficulties.

We also run twilight workshops for Practitioners looking at a variety of topics relating to working with children and young people who have or are suspected of having Autism.

The best way to make a referral is to use this online form. However, if you would like to discuss a family, please contact us via admin@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk or 0118 9863532.

Who's it for?

Families living in Berkshire, or whose child attends a Berkshire School
Families awaiting an assessment for Autism
Families who have recently received a diagnosis, and want to learn more about parenting a child with Autism
Parents in need of ongoing support, and wanting to talk with other parents in a similar situation
Practitioners wanting to increase their skills of working with children and young people who have Autism