Coronavirus

Due to the COVID-19 situation, some of the organisations listed on this site have posted service updates and will continue doing so. Many phone lines and websites are still available, however some contact details may have changed. Try the organisation's own website if you're having difficulty getting through.

If you have any queries, please email us at dos@reading.gov.uk or fis@reading.gov.uk

Autism Berkshire

Autism Berkshire is running many of its services online during the coronavirus pandemic - visit the website for details.

Autism Berkshire was set up in 1990 by parents of children with autism, autism-related problems and challenging behaviours.

We now have more than 600 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 10am to 1pm from Monday to Friday on 01189 594 594 or email our advisers at contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or attend a drop-in autism advice session between 10.30am and 1.30pm on Tuesdays during school terms at our office in Reading.

Face-to-face appointments are also available by prior arrangement at our office.

We also provide a Home Visiting Service in Reading to offer advice to parents and carers of children with autism. For appointments with our family support workers, please contact the office.

We support parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum or whose children are waiting for a Berkshire CAMHS autism assessment, by running a wide range of workshops on aspects of autism and supporting children and young people with autism, including sensory needs and managing anger.

Autism Berkshire also provides training to professionals to raise awareness of autism and issues associated with autism.

The charity issues the Berkshire Autism Alert Card.

For more information contact Autism Berkshire:

Tel: 01189 594 594

Email: contact@autismberkshire.co.uk;

Website. www.autismberkshire.org.uk

Facebook.com/AutismBerkshire/

Who to contact

Contact Name: Julia Cox
Contact Position: Senior family support worker
Telephone: 01189 594 594 (option 1)
E-mail: contact@autismberkshire.org.uk
Website: Autism Berkshire

Where to go

Name: Autism Berkshire
Address: 40
Caversham Road
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG1 7EB

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?: No
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes

Availability

Referral required: No

Local Offer

Contact Telephone: 01189 594 594
Contact Email: contact@autismberkshire.org.uk
Links: Autism Berkshire
Local Offer Age Bands: Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
SEN Provision Type: Specialist

General Provider Response

What is your service standard for responding to referrals/accessing services?: We hope to respond to requests for help and support within 24 hours.
Charges: No
Details of charges: Some of our services are chargeable e.g. membership costs from £10 a year which is our concessionary rate, our helpline and some other activities are free. Call us or see our website if you would like further information.
Inspection outcomes/quality awards: We hold Reading Voluntary Action's Safe+Sound quality award
Feedback and complaints procedure: We welcome feedback on our services either by phone, email or in person. Call 01189 594 594 or email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk For our complaints policy, see https://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Complaints-Policy-V3.4-May-2020-003.pdf
How will I know my child will be safe using this service?: All our staff and volunteers are DBS checked. We provide training in autism awareness, first aid, safeguarding and fire safety to staff at our activities.

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This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.