January 2025 Interest and Support Groups Round-up
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January
Embracing the Crone: Autistic Women & Non-Binary 45+ Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Thursday, January 2nd – 7 to 8.30am – Free
Co-Working/ Body Doubling Session – The Autistic Burnout Project – Every Thursday – 3 to 5pm – Free
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Thursday, January 2nd – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
Penning Wellbeing Circle: Online Writing Group for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Thursday, January 2nd – 10 to 11.30pm – Free
Screening Autistic Wellbeing: Movies & TV Shows SpIns Group for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Friday, January 3rd – 11pm to 12am – Free
Crafting Autistic Wellbeing: Fibre Arts Play Date for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Friday, January 3rd – 11pm to 12am – Free
Autistic Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex, Autigender, Genderqueer Discussion Circle – The Actually Autistic Coach – Sunday, January 5th – 4.30 to 6pm – Free
Autism & Burnout Workshop with Dr Joanne Riordan – Seed Talks – Monday, January 6th – 6.30 to 8.30pm – £15.97 to £29.43
ADHD & Learning a Musical Instrument with Oliver Manning – ADHD UK – Monday, January 6th – 7 to 8.30pm – By donation
ADHD and Men Support Group with Kevin Exley – ADHD UK – Tuesday, January 7th – 12 to 1pm – By donation
Breathwork Practice with Jax Bull – ADHD UK – Tuesday, January 7th – 12.30 to 1.30pm – By donation
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Tuesday, January 7th – 1 to 2.15pm – Free
Ask an ADHD Coach About How to Navigate the Workplace with ADHD with Tina Squire – ADHD UK – Tuesday, January 7th – 5 to 6pm – By donation
The AuDHD Experience Autism Workshop – The Actually Autistic Coach – Starts Tuesday, January 7th – 6 to 7.30pm – Pay what you can
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group: Newly diagnosed/Awaiting Diagnosis – PoTS UK – Tuesday, January 7th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
Autistic Parents Discussion & Support Group – The Actually Autistic Coach – Tuesday, January 7th – 7.45 to 9.15pm – Free
Brain Club™: Virtual Weekly Community Education Series: Foundations of the Nervous System. Topics include Nervous System 101, Dysregulation at Work, and Book Chat: Anchored by Deb Dana – All Brains Belong – Every Tuesday in January – 11 to 11.45pm – By donation
Tic, Tic, Boom – ADHD – Children’s Mental Health Ontario & Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) – Tuesday, January 7th – 11.30pm to 1am – Free
Autistic Spoonies: Autistic Women & Non-Binary with Chronic Illness Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Wednesday, January 8th – 5 to 6.30am – Free to AU$10
ADHD Support in Romanian with Roxana Tascu – ADHD UK – Wednesday, January 8th – 4 to 5pm – By donation
Living Ethics Hangouts with Ariel Cascio – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Wednesday, January 8th – 5 to 6pm – Free
Coping Compassionately with Distressed Behaviour with Rebecca Huseyin – PDA Parenting – Wednesday, January 8th – 7 to 8pm – £10
ADHD and Money Challenges and Financial Wellbeing With Vix Munro and Maddy Alexander – ADHD UK – Wednesday, January 8th – 7 to 8pm – By donation
Women Support Group: Understanding Your ADHD with Katherine Mengardon – ADHD UK – Wednesday, January 8th – 7 to 8.30pm – By donation
Intro to Autism & the Autistic Community for Parents – Little Hiccups and Laura Hellfeld Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting – Wednesday, January 8th – 7 to 9pm – Free
Autistic Feminism Discussion Group – Neurokindred – Thursday, January 9th – 8 to 9.30am – Free to AU$10
Challenging Behaviour for Parents – Little Hiccups – Thursday, January 9th – 10 to 11am – Free
Now What? At Home with Eliza Fricker – Dr Naomi Fisher – Thursday, January 9th – 12 to 1.30pm – £11.50 to £16.99
Newly Identified Autistic Five Weekly Workshops – The Actually Autistic Coach – Starts Thursday, January 9th – 6 to 7.30pm – Pay what you can
PDA for Parents and Carers – PDA Society – Thursday, January 9th and 16th – 6.45 to 9.30pm – £48.72 for both days
Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales – PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Thursday, January 9th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
Model for Autism Identity: D.A.I.E Overview – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Thursday, January 9th – 11pm to 12am – Free
Cook Bake Chat: Food, Experimentation & Play for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Friday, January 10th – 3 to 4.30am – Free
Intro to Autism & the Autistic Community for Parents – Little Hiccups and Laura Hellfeld Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting – Friday, January 10th – 10am to 12pm – Free
Drop-in Advice Clinic with Henry Shelford (ADHD UK Chairperson and Co-Founder) – ADHD UK – Friday, January 10th – 1 to 2pm – By donation
Parenting PDA Children: Building Connection Over Control – Kristy Forbes – Friday, January 10th – 10pm to 1am – AU$59
Rethinking Resolutions: Transforming with Intention – Danielle Sullivan – Saturday, January 11th – 5 to 6.30pm – Free
Autistic Women Free Discussion Group – Patrice the Autistic Peer Support Coach – Saturday, January 11th – 6 to 7.30pm – Free
ADHD & Intersectionality Workshop with Dr Jane Sedgwick-Müller – Seed Talks – Sunday, January 12th – 5 to 7pm – £15.97 to £21.89
Autistic Jewish Community Discussion Group – Jewish Autism Network & The Actually Autistic Coach – Sunday, January 12th – 8 to 9.30pm – Free
The Persephone Circle: Autistic Women & Non-Binary with Complex Trauma Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Sunday, January 12th – 10 to 11.30pm – Free
The Persephone Circle: Autistic Women & Non-Binary with Complex Trauma Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Monday, January 13th – 7 to 8.30am – Free
Body Doubling Reading Group for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Monday, January 13th – 9 to 10.30am – Free
Understanding My Brain: A Six-Week Course Helping Neurodivergent 8 to 13-year-olds – Uncommon – Starts Monday, January 13th – 6 to 6.50pm – £95 for six sessions
Autism & Sensory Sex: Enjoying Pleasure by Connecting to Our Sensory Experience – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Monday, January 13th – 7 to 8pm – Free
ADHD and Couples Q&A Session with Anita Hempenius – ADHD UK – Monday, January 13th – 7 to 8pm – By donation
ADHD and Clutter with Penny Kennedy – ADHD UK – Monday, January 13th – 7 to 8pm – By donation
Untangling Autism & Chronic Illness – Charli Clement – Starts Tuesday, January 14th – 6 to 7.30pm – £48 for five sessions
Support Your Intense Gifted/2E Kid – The Gifted Learning Lab – Starts Tuesday, January 14th – 6 to 8.30pm – US$2325 for eight weeks, two sessions per week
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group for Parents and Carers – PoTS UK – Tuesday, January 14th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
ADHD and Executive Functions with David Flavin – ADHD UK – Monday, January 14th – 7.30 to 9pm – By donation
Surviving and Thriving at Work as a Neurodivergent Parent – The Neurodiversity Practice – Tuesday, January 14th – 8 to 9pm – £17.99
Culture, Counterculture, and Neurodivergent People – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Tuesday, January 14th – 10.30 to 11.30pm – Free
Age of Valor: Autistic Elders 50+ Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Wednesday, January 15th – 7 to 8.30am – Free
ADHD and Retirement with Susannah Ward – ADHD UK – Tuesday, January 15th – 10 to 11am – By donation
The Frequency Circle MasterClass – Catherine Asta – Wednesday, January 15th – 12 to 1pm – £38.02
Restoring Your Energy: Nervous System Care for Parents – Dr Naomi Fisher – Wednesday, January 15th – 12 to 1pm – £11.50 to £16.99
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Wednesday, January 15th – 1 to 2.15pm – Free
ADHD and Women Support Group with Esther Barrett – ADHD UK – Tuesday, January 15th – 4 to 5pm – By donation
PoTS UK Online Men Only Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Wednesday, January 15th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
Understanding Neurodivergent Burnout and the Nervous System (for adults) – Viv Dawes and Courtney Freedman-Thompson – Wednesday, January 15th and 22nd – 7 to 8.30pm – £16.40 for both sessions
How to Thrive at Work for ADHD Employees with Graham Summerscales – ADHD UK – Wednesday, January 16th – 11am to 12pm – By donation
Embracing the Crone: Autistic Women & Non-Binary 45+ Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Thursday, January 16th – 7 to 8.30am – Free
Arts & Crafts Virtual Co-Play Group for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Thursday, January 16th – 7 to 8.30am – Free to AU$10
Helping Your Demand Avoidant Child with Change – Dr Naomi Fisher – Thursday, January 16th – 12 to 1.30pm – £11.50 to £16.99
Understanding My Brain: A Six-Week Course Helping Neurodivergent 8 to 13-year-olds – Uncommon – Starts Thursday, January 16th – 6 to 6.50pm – £95 for six sessions
Women’s Evening Online Support Group – ADHD Ireland – Thursday, January 16th – 7 to 8pm – Free
Exploring Your Autistic Identity: January Meet-Up for Autistic Adults – Thriving Autistic – Thursday, January 16th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free or by donation
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Thursday, January 16th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
A Brighter Way Forward with Eliza Fricker – The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub, University of Reading – Thursday, January 16th – 7 to 8.30pm – Free
Ask an ADHD Therapist with David Flavin – ADHD UK – Wednesday, January 16th – 7.30 to 8.30pm – By donation
Queer & Autistic Discussion Circle – The Actually Autistic Coach – Thursday, January 16th – 8 to 9.30pm – Free
Penning Wellbeing Circle: Online Writing Group for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Thursday, January 16th – 10 to 11.30pm – Free
Supporting PDA for Dads & Male Caregivers with PJ ‘Starling’ Letourneau – PDA North America – Friday, January 17th – 1 to 2.30am – US$39
Gaming Autistic Wellbeing: TTRPG for Autistic Adults with KJ Wiseheart – Neurokindred – Friday, January 17th – 1 to 4am – AU$20
Owning our Stories: Multicultural Autistics Discussion Group – Neurokindred – Friday, January 17th – 8 to 9.30am – Free
FocusHub – 1 Hour of Body Doubling – ADHD Ireland – Friday, January 17th – 11am to 12pm – Free
Drop-in Advice Clinic with Henry Shelford (ADHD UK Chairperson and Co-Founder) – ADHD UK – Friday, January 17th – 1 to 2pm – By donation
Positive Mindset Coaching for ADHD with Kathryn Wheatman – ADHD UK – Friday, January 17th – 4 to 5pm – By donation
Autism and the Rainbow Spectrum – Autism Edmonton – Friday, January 17th – 7 to 8pm – Free
Stay Blasphemous: Autistics with Religious Trauma Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Friday, January 17th – 11pm to 12am – Free
Research Lightning Talks – Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh (AMASE) – Saturday, January 18th – 2 to 3pm – Free
Autism and the Menstrual Cycle – Patrice the Autistic Peer Support Coach – Saturday, January 18th – 6 to 7.30pm – Free
Autistic 20 & 30-Somethings Discussion Circle – The Actually Autistic Coach – Sunday, January 19th – 4 to 5.30pm – Free
Poetic Reasoning – Gordon Smith – Starts Sunday, January 19th – 6 to 8pm – US$270 to $360 for eight sessions
ADHD and Confidence Support Group with Helen Unwin – ADHD UK – Monday, January 20th – 1 to 2.30pm – By donation
Ask an ADHD+ Coach with Margo Wilk – ADHD UK – Monday, January 20th – 5 to 6pm – By donation
Navigating Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People with Jodie Clarke – AutAngel – Monday, January 20th – 6.30 to 7.30pm – By donation
ADHD & RSD: A six-week course with Dr Alex Conner – Seed Talks – Monday, January 20th to March 3rd – 6.30 to 8.30pm – £54.35 to £75.95
ADHD, Autism & Queerness with Amanda Montey – Autism Edmonton – Tuesday, January 21st – 1 to 3am – Free
Building Autistic Wellbeing: Lego & Construction Play Date for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Tuesday, January 21st – 7 to 8am – Free
PDA for PDAers with Laura Hellfeld – The Nook by Nurture Programme – Tuesday, January 21st – 10 to 11am – Included in £19.99 monthly membership
The Neurodiversity + Trauma Study Group – Trauma Geek – Starts Tuesday, January 21st – 5 to 7pm – US$150 to 300 for eight lessons
Creating a Low Demand Environment at Home – Autistic Girls Network – Tuesday, January 21st – 7 to 8pm – Free
Conquering Internalized Ableism with Sam Farmer – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Tuesday, January 21st – 7 to 8pm – Free
Understanding Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties: Introduction for Parents – Dr Naomi Fisher – Wednesday, January 22nd – 12 to 1pm – £11.50 to £16.99
ADHD and Self-Care Support Group with Kaye Heyes – ADHD UK – Wednesday, January 22nd – 1 to 2pm – By donation
Living with PoTS aged 50+ PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Wednesday, January 22nd – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
Goal Setting for 2025 with Joy, Clarity, and Purpose – Positively ADHD – Wednesday, January 22nd – 7 to 8pm – £9 to £12
Finding the Best School for Your Child with Additional Support Needs – Acorn to Oak Education – Thursday, January 23rd – 1 to 2pm – £25
ADHD & Self-Employed/Small Business Owners with Denisa Sanikova – ADHD UK – Thursday, January 23rd – 1 to 2.30pm – By donation
ADHD and Being an Entrepreneur with Roxana Tascu – ADHD UK – Thursday, January 23rd – 4 to 5pm – By donation
My PDA Life – One PDAer’s Account of Their PDA Life Story with Sally Cat – PDA North America – Thursday, January 23rd – 7 to 8.30pm – US$39.00
Being a Neurodivergent Parent – The Neurodiversity Practice – Thursday, January 23rd – 8 to 9pm – Free
Toward a New Autistic Physics with Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Thursday, January 23rd – 11pm to 12am – Free
Supporting Our Neurodivergent Children’s Friendships and Interactions: The Neuro-Affirming Way – Dr Joanne Riordan – Friday, January 24th – 12 to 1.30pm – £45
Drop-in Advice Clinic with Henry Shelford (ADHD UK Chairperson and Co-Founder) – ADHD UK – Friday, January 24th – 1 to 2pm – By donation
The Dream Salon – Gifted Mindfulness Collective – Saturday, January 25th – 5 to 7.30pm – US$75
Autistic 40 and Over Discussion Circle – The Actually Autistic Coach – Sunday, January 26th – 6 to 7.30pm – Free
Autism & Women: A 6-week Course with Dr. Rachel Moseley – Seed Talks – Starts Sunday, January 26th – 7pm – £54.35 to £75.95
Autistic Jewish Community Discussion Group – Jewish Autism Network & The Actually Autistic Coach – Sunday, January 26th – 8 to 9.30pm – Free
Autistic Women & Non-Binary Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Monday, January 27th – 7 to 8.30am – Free to AU$10
The Late Identified Autistic Peer-Support Workshop – The Actually Autistic Coach – Starts Monday, January 27th – 5.30 to 8pm – Pay what you can
Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance: Key Skills for Practitioners and Families Workshop with Kate Salinsky and Tanya Spiers – Onlinevents – Monday, January 27th – 6 to 8pm – Self-select fee
ADHD and Women: About those New Year’s Resolutions with Penny Kennedy – ADHD UK – Monday, January 27th – 7 to 8pm – By donation
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Monday, January 27th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group for 13 to 17-year-olds – PoTS UK – Monday, January 27th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
Feeling Overwhelmed with Your Diagnosis? Ask an ADHD Coach! – Positively ADHD – Tuesday, January 28th – 12 to 1pm – Free
Communicating Your Neurodivergent Needs to Medical Professionals – Danielle Sullivan – Tuesday, January 28th – 5 to 7pm – US$11 to $19
PoTS UK Online Peer Support Group – PoTS UK – Tuesday, January 28th – 7 to 8.15pm – Free
Stay Blasphemous: Autistics with Religious Trauma Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Wednesday, January 29th – 10 to 11pm – Free
Autism & Spirituality Discussion Circle – The Actually Autistic Coach – Thursday, January 30th – 8 to 9.30pm – Free
Autistic Spoonies: Autistic Women & Non-Binary with Chronic Illness Peer Support Group – Neurokindred – Friday, January 31st – 2 to 3.30am – Free to AU$10
Black Women Support Group with Chartered Psychologist, Dr Miriam Mavia-Zajac (For Black Women Impacted by ADHD in the UK and Beyond) – ADHD UK – Friday, January 31st – 1 to 2pm – By donation
Drop-in Advice Clinic with Henry Shelford (ADHD UK Chairperson and Co-Founder) – ADHD UK – Friday, January 31st – 1 to 2pm – By donation
February
Fam(Ally) Series – What is Neurodiversity? – Catherine Asta and Pete Wharmby – Tuesday, February 4th – 7 to 8.30pm – £21.98
Calming the Chaos for Neurodivergent Parents – Danielle Sullivan – Wednesday, February 5th – 1 to 2am – Free
Blaze of Glory: Autistic Elders Discussion Group – Neurokindred – Wednesday, February 5th – 7 to 8.30am – Free
Practical Self-Compassion for Neurodivergent Parents – The Neurodiversity Practice – Tuesday, February 11th – 8 to 9pm – £17.99
Finding the Joy When You Are Really Busy and Why It Matters – Acorn to Oak Education – Wednesday, February 12th – 1 to 1.30pm – Free
Six-Week Autistic Burnout Support Therapy Group – Violet Psychology – Starts Tuesday, February 18th – 6 to 7pm – €180 for six sessions
Toward a New Autistic Physics with Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Saturday, February 22nd – 12 to 1am – Free
How to Create Your Neurodivergent Community – Danielle Sullivan – Monday, February 24th – 5 to 6.30pm – Free
Rediscovered Book Launch Event – Catherine Asta – Monday, February 24th – 6 to 7.30pm – By donation
The Relational Space Circle for Late Discovered Autistic Women – Catherine Asta – Six weeks, starts Thursday, February 27th – 12 to 1pm – £199 for six sessions
EOTAS – How, When and Why – Acorn to Oak Education – Thursday, February 27th – 1 to 2pm – £15
Post Discovery Support Circle for Late Discovered Autistic Women – Catherine Asta – Six weeks, starts Friday, February 28th – 12 to 1pm – £199 for six sessions
March
The Art of Mindfulness for the Gifted Journey – Gifted Mindfulness Collective – Starts Saturday, March 1st – 5 to 7.30pm – US$495 to $645 for six sessions
Advocating for Your Neurodivergent Child as a Neurodivergent Parent with Dr Destiny Huff – Young Child Learning – Friday, March 7th – 12 to 1.15am – Free to US$11.38
The Unschooling Summit – Weave ND Community – Friday, March 21st to 23rd – 9am to 5pm – Free
Magnum Opus Creative Consciousness Exercise – Gordon Smith – Friday, March 21st – 4 to 5.30pm – By donation
Improv for Gifted Adults – Gordon Smith – Starts Sunday, March 23rd – 6 to 7.15pm – US$270 to $360 for eight sessions
Gifted Adults Group Experience – Gordon Smith – Starts when full – US$220 to 275 for six sessions
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