I actually don't like hanging with others. I enjoy being alone. My daughter is the same way n when she needs space from me she will go into the walk in closet n close the door.
She has a giant bean bag chair in there n I have stickers n wrapping paper. She enjoys to rip up the wrapping paper

Upcoming Autism-Friendly Social Events (May - July 2026)
[Autism Moves (11-16 yrs): Social project at Tooting Leisure Centre to help young people mix, running until mid-June.
[Lets Dance at POP Brixton: A free, friendly freestyle dance for all abilities, held every second Monday.
[GLADD @ Otter Chaos (May 20): A quiet social evening in Brixton for neurodivergent individuals and allies.
[Laugh-Able Comedy Night (May 20): A comedy night at Wanstead Library featuring performers with disabilities.
[UnMasked: An Undiagnosed Autistic Adolescence (June 2): Author talk at Conway Hall about late-diagnosis experiences.
[SEND Party Night (June 6): Social evening in NW9 with dancing and music for young adults.
[Bhangra/Bollywood Nite (June 6): Cultural music event at RnR Lounge raising neurodiversity awareness.
[Neurodivergent-Friendly Photography (June 11): Accessible workshop in Greenwich at The Photography Foundation.
[Spiral Minds Collective Meet-Up (July 21): Free, relaxed meetup in SE London for late-diagnosed adults.
[Ready & Abled VIP Party (July 24): Accessible party in Tottenham for disabled adults and allies.
Regular Support & Social Groups
[Autism Support Group & Community Games Club (Walthamstow): Weekly sessions at The Mill on Wednesdays.
[Social Disco for Adults (SE28): Regularly scheduled evenings at Camouflage Cafe.
[Feeld Socials (Peckham): Inclusive events at Peckham Levels for meeting new people.

https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in...

Social groups

https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in-the-community/social-groups