GEMS works with parents and carers, sharing understanding of autism & ADHD and collaborating on strategies that respect each child’s ways of being in the home environment. We empower families to create supportive home environments and to recognise and build on individual strengths. We offer this through workshops, courses, animations, and by signposting to local and national services.

A full list of our support options can be found in our workshops section.

Some are standalone sessions (e.g. anxiety, sleep), others are multi-session courses. All are developed with input from families and people with lived experience of autism and ADHD.

Our short animations offer accessible learning opportunities that highlight key ideas about neurodiversity.

Social sessions for children aged 5 to 10 — opportunities for peer connection, shared play, and practising ways of relating in a low-pressure setting.

You can contact our helpline by calling 01753 373 244 / 0800 999 1342 or by emailing gems.4health@nhs.net

Please note phone calls to our helpline are not recorded.

GEMS serves families who live or whose GP is based in East Berkshire (Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell). Whether you’re early in exploration, awaiting assessment, or seeking strategies for everyday life, we welcome you.

A wide range of interactive workshops, courses, and animations designed to build understanding, share strategies, and celebrate neurodiversity.

Home visits and individual support sessions available, depending on circumstances.

Virtual coffee mornings that offer parents and carers a chance to connect with others who understand and share similar experiences.

Social sessions for children aged 5 to 10 years, offering opportunities for connection, confidence-building, and fun in a supportive environment.

Signposting to local and national services that can offer additional information or support.

Our helpline is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

We aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days.

A translation service is available upon request for both the helpline and home visits.

We are here to listen, to offer support and suggestions, and to signpost you to specialist, evidence-based services when needed. (We are not clinically or legally trained, so we can’t give medical or legal advice.)

• We can suggest suitable support options based on your family’s needs and preferences.
• If our lines are busy, we offer a call-back service. Please provide only your own contact details when submitting an enquiry.
• We can answer general questions about autism and ADHD.
• We can share information about other organisations that may be able to support you locally in East Berkshire or nationally.

What our helpline are unable to assist with.

• We are unable to provide advice on legal or medical matters, as we are not trained professionals.
• We are unable to offer guidance on specific mental health conditions, but we can signpost you to reliable, evidence-based resources and services that may help.

Please note that phone calls to our helpline are not recorded.