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Parenting Special Children Events.

We are running the following events face-to-face or online via Zoom. They are free for Berkshire families or at a nominal cost. Some events have a small number of tickets available for non-Berkshire families. Please click on the highlighted event title for further information and to book.

*Please note that due to changes in our funding some events now have restrictions by location. Please make sure you book the correct ticket*

Events This Week

Sleep & Anxiety for Parents/Carers of Children & Young People with Special Needs: Open to all Parents/Carers

Events Next Week

Places Still Available

Social Interaction Group for Children and Young People: School Years 4 to 8
The course is for young people in mainstream education (school years 4-8, though 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, and are registered with a Berkshire West NHS GP surgery (Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham).
Aim: 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.
Monday 15th, 22nd and 29th April, 13th and 20th May, 4.30-6.30pm at Tilehurst Youth and Community Centre.

Who’s in Charge? Child/Adolescent to Parent Violence & Abuse: West Berkshire Council Area Families
This course provides a therapeutic approach for families of children and young people with special needs (aged 8 – 18) who are violent or aggressive. Please note we can only accept bookings from families with a child who lives, or attends a school, in the West Berkshire Council area.
Aim: Provide a supportive environment to share experiences and ideas. Reduce the guilt and shame which most parents feel. Offer ideas to help you develop individual strategies for managing your child’s behaviour. Explore ways of increasing safety and well-being. Help parents feel more in control and less stressed.
Session Outlines: Introductions and “Who’s in Charge?” course outline. Influences and “Causes” of violent and abusive behaviours. Child: Controlling and Abusive Behaviours. Parent: Behaviour Management Options. Styles of Parenting. Child & Parent: Exploring the Concept of Anger. Assertiveness. Self-care, Resilience and Maintenance. One session review after 3 months.
Monday 22nd and 29th April, (break for Bank Holiday), 13th and 20th May (break for Bank Holiday and Half Term), 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th June. 7-9pm via Zoom. (Follow up session: expected Sep/Oct 2024).

ON DEMAND PRESENTATIONS

Sleep Tips for Children and Young People (age 8+)

A 12 minute presentation for children and young people (age 8+). Available to view on demand. £2 per download.

Sleep Tips for Teens

A 40 minute presentation for teenagers who struggle with their sleep.

Available to view on demand. £4 per download.

PSC are working in partnership with Autism Berkshire to provide Autism and ADHD related support under the 'Berkshire West Autism and ADHD Service'. You can see additional events provided by Autism Berkshire here.

For additional events provided by GEMS, the Berkshire East Autism and ADHD Support Service, please click here.

For help and advice or if you just need to talk:

Helpline and Diagnosis Support Service (Mon – Thur, 10am – 2.30pm)
Tel: 0118 9863532, email: helpline@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk

Trauma and Attachment Service
Tel: 07557 102623, email: tas@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk

Sleep Service
Email: sleep@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk

Community Support Groups
Tel: 07810 689679, email: supportgroups@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk

For any other enquiries please email admin@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk

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