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How do you meet autistic people or families?

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I'm in London, United Kingdom and want to make friends with others trying to socialize else with autistic son

May 10
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A MyAutismTeam Member

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

May 15
A MyAutismTeam Member

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.

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May 11
MyAutismTeam

Finding community as a parent of an autistic child — especially in a big city like London — can feel overwhelming, but there are some great ways to connect with others who truly get it.

Here are some approaches worth exploring:

- Online communities — Connecting with other autism parents online is a great starting point Show Full Answer

Finding community as a parent of an autistic child — especially in a big city like London — can feel overwhelming, but there are some great ways to connect with others who truly get it.

Here are some approaches worth exploring:

- Online communities — Connecting with other autism parents online is a great starting point. Many parents find it comforting just to read others' stories and know they're not alone
- Local support networks — Search for autism-specific parent groups in London. Organizations like the National Autistic Society (NAS) have local branches across the UK and run events and meetups
- Extra-curricular activities — Enrolling your son in activities like martial arts, swimming, or drama groups designed for autistic children is a brilliant way to meet families in similar situations
- Social media groups — Facebook and Meetup.com often have London-based autism parent groups where people organize local get-togethers
- School networks — If your son attends a specialist or mainstream school with SEN support, other parents there can be a wonderful source of friendship and advice The key thing to remember is that putting yourself out there can feel hard, but once you do, you'll likely find many families who share your experiences and understand your journey without any explanation needed. 💙

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