{"id":892,"date":"2023-05-03T14:18:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T13:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/?page_id=892"},"modified":"2025-08-21T15:49:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:49:59","slug":"parent-carer-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/branches\/parent-carer-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Chat &amp; Connect &#8211; Accessible Peer Support Near You Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These are relaxed sessions on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) from 10am \u2013 11.30am at different locations across West Berkshire each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a welcoming and inclusive group for neurodivergent people or parents and carers to meet up (children are welcome). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are self-identifying, have a formal diagnosis or you have a child or family member who is neurodivergent, the group offers a safe space to share experiences, seek advice and build connections with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with others who are on the same journey as you.  Maybe get some advice, tips or useful information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A place to feel supported and listened to and a place to enjoy a great cup of coffee (and cake!!) What a great way to start the week and we look forward to meeting you soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our staff and volunteers will be at these sessions to welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer FREE information and signposting to local services and activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer help with benefits but this is by <strong>appointment only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>If you have any anxiety about turning up alone for a first session, please get in touch with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information email: <a href=\"mailto:jayne@asdfamilyhelp.org\">jayne@asdfamilyhelp.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check the events tab on our Facebook page for the exact location and date.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"West-Berks-Events\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/ASDFamily\/events\" title=\"\">ASD Family Help | Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chat-Connect-Groups-Flyer-A4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chat-Connect-Groups-Flyer-A4-1.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chat-Connect-Groups-Flyer-A4-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chat-Connect-Groups-Flyer-A4-1-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chat-Connect-Groups-Flyer-A4-1-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chat-Connect-Groups-Flyer-A4-1-1086x1536.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Cafe IKEA Calcot (1st Monday of the month)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee #1 High Street Hungerford (2nd Monday of the month)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cafe Shaw House Newbury\u00a0(3rd Monday of the month)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Hidden Gem Cafe <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9cPrf9xpqGeNKM9L8\" title=\"\">Hidden Gem Cafe &#8211; Google Maps<\/a>\u00a0(4th Monday of the month)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What else can I join in with? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for other sessions to attend where you can chat to other neurodivergent adults, check out our groups here: <a href=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/branches\/adult-club-newbury\/\" title=\"Adult Social Group \u2013 West Berkshire\">Adult Social Group \u2013 West Berkshire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for sessions where you can chat to other adults, but where there is more for the kids to do then pop into our monthly after school session: <a href=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/branches\/inclusive-fun-for-autistic-and-neurodiverse-families-newbury\/\" title=\"Inclusive Fun for Autistic and Neurodiverse Families \u2013 Newbury\">Inclusive Fun for Autistic and Neurodiverse Families \u2013 Newbury<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_892\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"892\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are relaxed sessions on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) from 10am \u2013 11.30am at different locations across West Berkshire each week. This is a welcoming and inclusive group for neurodivergent people or parents and carers to meet up (children are welcome). Whether you are self-identifying, have a formal diagnosis or you have a child or&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/branches\/parent-carer-support\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Chat &amp; Connect &#8211; Accessible Peer Support Near You Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_892\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"892\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":307,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-892","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=892"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2667,"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/892\/revisions\/2667"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}