Autism Berkshire: advice and information service for parents and carers
Autism Berkshire was set up in 1990 by parents of children with autism, autism-related problems and challenging behaviours.
We now have more than 500 members, including individuals, families and professionals.
The main aims of the charity are to provide a comprehensive advice and information service for parents, carers and professionals.
You can call our helpline from Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) on 01189 594 594 (select option 1) or email our advisers at contact@autismberkshire.org.uk - we aim to respond within 24 hours
We also provide a Home Visiting Service to offer advice to parents and carers of children with autism. For appointments with our support workers, please contact us. Pleae note this service is currently provided by video link.
We support parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum or who are waiting for a Berkshire CAMHS autism assessment, running workshops and courses about aspects of autism and supporting autistic children and young people, including sensory needs and managing behaviour - available in Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
Autism Berkshire also provides training to parents, carers and professionals in a variety of areas to raise awareness of autism and issues associated with autism.
The charity issues the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card and manages the scheme on behalf of the alert card working group.
Contact information
- Website
- Berkshire Autistic Society website
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- Contact Name
- Julia Cox
- Contact Position
- Family Support Lead
- Telephone
- 01189 594 594 (option 1) 01189 594 594 (option 1)
- contact@autismberkshire.org.uk
- Social Media
Location
- Name
- Autism Berkshire
- Address
-
40, Caversham Road
Reading
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG1 7EB
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Costs and Fee Information
- Cost details
Many of the services and activities are funded by the NHS or grant-funded and are free to everyone, however, some may incur a small fee.
We offer a membership which gives access to additional benefits.
- Contact provider for costs
- How is the service funded
-
Local Authority
NHS
Voluntary/Charitable
Facilities and Accessibility
- Facilities
-
Premises near a train station
Wheelchair access
Premises on a bus route
Car Parking - Pay and Display
Accessible toilet
Disabled-friendly
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Complaints Procedure
- Contact Name
- Jane Stanford-Beale
- Position
- Chief Executive Officer
- Complaints link
- Complaints policy
Accessing this service
- Age Ranges
- All ages
- Eligibility Criteria
Autistic children, young people and adults, family members and carers of children on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for an autism assessment and post-diagnosis
Referral
- Referral not required
Provision For
- Supporting people with
- Autism Spectrum Conditions
Quality Assurance
- Registered Charity No.
- 1076217
- Quality Assurance
We hold Reading Voluntary Action's Safe+Sound Award and Slough Council for Voluntary Service's Slough Quality Protects scheme's platinum award.
- Accreditation
All staff are DBS checked and undergo regular refresher and safeguarding training.
Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs
- Contact Name
- Julia Cox
- Contact Telephone
- 01189 594 594 (option 1)
- Contact Email
- contact@autismberkshire.org.uk
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