# Event Details - **Event Name**: February- Parent-Carer Meet Up: School attendance & mental health - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Please join us for this informal event for parents/carers of autistic children. This Meet Up focus is on school attendance and mental healthAbout this EventThis meeting has been rescheduled from December.The theme for this meet up is:"School attendance and mental health"Dr Jo Billington from the Wellbeing Hub, along with Dr Ruth Moyse, will be presenting aspects of their research with autistic children in mainstream primary schools and inviting discussion on the themes raised.About Dr Ruth Moyse:Ruth is a highly experienced trainer facilitator, course developer and mentor with over twenty years’ experience in education. She is the Head of Training and Co-Production at AT-Autism, and most recently was the Co-Director of the NHS-funded National Autism Trainer Programme in England.A teacher by profession, her research interest lies in the education of autistic children and young people, particularly the female experience, and more widely in autistic mental health and wellbeing. Ruth is an advocate for participatory research and the co-production of knowledge and chooses creative methods of engagement and collaboration.She is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Southampton, where she is a member of the Autistic Community Research Network (ACoRNs), and sits on a number of neurodiversity advisory boards and research steering groups in the UK and Europe. In addition, Ruth is a Trustee of the John and Lorna Wing Foundation, and part of the Information Autism editorial board. She is also autistic.DescriptionHosted by the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub at the University of Reading in partnership with Reading-based charity Parenting Special Children, these relaxed monthly meet-ups offer parents and carers of autistic children a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from the latest autism research conducted at the University of Reading and beyond.Each session begins with a brief talk from a member of the Wellbeing Hub team related to the monthly theme, followed by informal discussions where families can discuss their experiences, exchange knowledge and share expertise. Refreshments will be available.Spaces are limited to allow for meaningful conversations and discussion, so we encourage you to book early to secure your spot.More information including how to find us will be sent to attendees on booking. Please email us if we can offer any assistance: cfaevents@reading.ac.uk. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/february-parent-carer-meet-up-school-attendance-and-mental-health/100001979735727855 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, workshops, meetups, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Harry Pitt Building - **lat**: 51.4396747 - **long**: -0.9356473999999999 - **full address**: Harry Pitt Building, Whiteknights Road, Reading, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: February- Parent-Carer Meet Up: School attendance & mental health - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/54830a33c6dab76c246e723488595bfb48ffe5b1743f6ddc5ddd635d002ef3a0-rimg-w888-h621-dc020828-gmir.jpg?v=1768095075 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is February- Parent-Carer Meet Up: School attendance & mental health being held? - **A:** February- Parent-Carer Meet Up: School attendance & mental health takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Harry Pitt Building, Whiteknights Road, Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for February- Parent-Carer Meet Up: School attendance & mental health? - **A:** Tickets for February- Parent-Carer Meet Up: School attendance & mental health are priced at GBP 10 per person. 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