Information, Advice and Support - IAS Service for Windsor and Maidenhead

03/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service’s free face-to-face problem-solving and advice meet-ups are coming to Bracknell next month.
And for the first time, the service will be providing evening meet-ups, complementing the existing daytime sessions in Reading and Slough.
The first meet-up in Bracknell is on Tuesday, November 11, from 6.30pm to 8pm, at Bracknell Open Learning Centre, in Rectory Lane.
These sessions will then normally place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except for December, due to the Christmas holiday.
- Click the link for more details and how to register to attend https://tinyurl.com/mrxchs4j
If you cannot make it to a meet-up, you can contact the service for help by email at adult.support@autismberkshire.org.uk or by calling 01189 594 594 (option 2) and leaving a voicemail message - one of our advisers will get in touch.
Promise Inclusion Bracknell Town Council involve Community Services

03/11/2025

Sibling information on disabilities and health conditions
Did you know that SIBS have an index of over 50 disabilities and conditions written for young siblings in child friendly language and verified by specialist organisations? I

f you are looking for information on Fragile X, epilepsy or Rett syndrome for children, do have a look at our YoungSibs pages here:

31/10/2025

Neurodivergence and emotional regulation in children and/or young people: conference - Tuesday 18 November
* Cost Involved*

9:30am to 6pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conference-neurodivergence-emotional-regulation-in-childrenyoung-people-tickets-1436991302669?aff=oddtdtcreator

The programme for the day:
• Understanding burnout, recognising the signs and the causes
• Recovering from burnout, the roller-coaster, prevention and rewilding
• Sensory processing and interoception, and the impact on emotional regulation
• Emotional regulation, burnout & co-regulation
• Question and answer session
• Challenges faced by autistic and ADHD children in school

Hosted by Parenting Special Children
The Ozone, 520 Oracle Parkway, Thames Valley Park, Reading RG6 1RA

For Parents/Carers and Professionals

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

Festive Art Sessions for young sibling carers from SIBS

It might still feel a bit too early to be talking about Christmas, but SIBS art sessions are so popular that we have to get booking out in plenty of time to give everyone a chance! SIBS are thrilled to have funding from The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust towards the cost of these sessions, but their funding is specific to young carers, so that is SIBS our focus this time around. SIBS are running two sessions on 22nd November, the first is for young sibling carers aged 4-10 and a second one for 11+. We will be making festive table decorations – find out more here.

Make a festive tree table decoration at our free online creative arts sessions for sibling young carers. Sessions for ages 4-10 or 11+, both on Sat 22nd Nov

28/10/2025

NEW GEMS Workshop - AuDHD - Tuesday 2nd December 7-9pm

Hosted by Parenting Special Children
This neuro-affirming, strengths based, interactive workshop is designed to help parents/carers better understand the unique experiences of AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) children and young people.
Exploring AuDHD strengths and challenges, Practical strategies for home and school, Reframing so called 'difficult' behaviours, Supporting child's self-esteem and self-advocacy.

For parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children.

Booking link : https://parentingspecialchildren.co.uk/events/audhd-workshop-berkshire-east-dec-2025/

GEMS workshops and courses are available to families who reside or is registered at a GP practice in East Berkshire , Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell.

www.gems4health.com

Workshop for families registered with a Berkshire East NHS GP surgery (Boroughs of Bracknell Forest, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead), or living in these areas.

27/10/2025

Barriers to School, Can't go, not won't go
Hosted by the Autism Group:
To understand what EBSA/ERSA is. Recognising potential early signs in our children. Exploring strategies to support our children. Encouraging questions and sharing experiences.
Places are very limited and we can only allow parents and carers to attend whose child is experiencing school avoidance.
Online: Thursday 4th December 2025 7.30-9.30pm

Booking link : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barriers-to-school-cant-go-not-wont-go-tickets-1540655073799?aff=oddtdtcreator

If this is not the workshop you are looking for please take a look at our full list of available support on our website : https://www.gems4health.com/workshops/

23/10/2025

The Autism Group are recruiting for a Assistant at thier clubs. There are several clubs looking for new staff and they are happy to consider one person for all or a few according to the applicant's special interests. Posts are mostly Saturdays, in Maidenhead.

More information here -

We are HiringWe are a small team who all share a passion for providing the best possible support to the amazing young people, parents and carers we meet through our clubs, and support activities. We have a number of staff positions, but also rely on the help of a dedicated team of volunteers who sha...

23/10/2025

Mencap chill out club

Maidenhead Mencap hosts a youth club called 'Chill Out Club' for young people with a learning disability aged 15 to 24. The sessions offer a place to have fun, play games and make friends. The club is free for those who join Mencap, and it runs every Thursday between 7pm to 9pm during term time. It is located at Highview, 6 North Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1PL.

If your young person is interested in joining, please call Linda Francis on 07783 626357 or email: lindamencap23@gmail.com.