October 2025 Interest and Support Groups Round-up

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October

Regular live online support and interest groups

OCD UK support groups

PoTS UK support groups

Grove interest groups and courses for autistic 8 to 17-year-olds

New groups now starting including Around the World, Science, Doctor Who, Nature, Craft, Astrology & Mythology, Scrapbooking, Book Club, Creative Writing, Drama, Football, Taylor Swift, and Animals

Neurochicks female-led group coaching for neurodivergent people

ADHD Babes community for Black women and non-binary people

Jude Beveridge’s monthly ADHD discussion group

The Actually Autistic Coach workshops, discussion and peer support for Autistic adults

The Late Discovered Club for Autistic women

Thriving Autistic meetups and discovery programmes for Autistic adults

Patrice the Autistic Peer Support Coach groups for Autistic women

Kini Connect peer group for late identified Autistic adults

Neurodiverse Connection meetup groups for Autistics who are Black, late identified, or men

The Neurothentic Network CIC weekly online drop in for parents, grandparents, carers, etc

EOTAS Matters monthly book club for parents and carers in neurodivergent homes

All Brains Belong VT weekly community education group

Autistic Parents UK support groups

Aut2Ask Autistic Communityadvocacy groupsconnection groups

Neurokindred discussion, interest and support groups for Autistic adults

Neurokindred are based in Australia but welcome people internationally.
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Individual webinars


Mindfully Divergent Group Wellbeing Program and Community – DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy & Autistic Inclusive Meets – Fortnightly from Tuesday, October 1st – 12 to 1pm – £10


Regulating the Nervous System with Dr Joanne Riordan – PANS PANDAS UK – Thursday, October 2nd – 12 to 1pm – Free or by donation

Neurodivergence, PANS and PANDAS with Helen Edgar and Laura Hellfield – PANS PANDAS UK – Thursday, October 2nd – 4 to 5pm – Free or by donation

Demystifying Emotion-Processing: Autism & Alexithymia with Connor Keating – UCL Centre for Research in Autism & Education CRAE – Thursday, October 2nd – 4 to 5pm – Free

Planning & Leading Neuro-Inclusive Meetings – Neurodiverse Adventures – Thursday, October 2nd – 6.30 to 8pm – £10


Thriving Autistically: An Online Wellbeing Event for Autistic Adults – Neurokindred – Saturday, October 4th to Friday 10th – Free

K-Pop Demon Hunters Discussion & Car Pool Karaoke – Neurokindred – Saturday, October 4th – 9 to 10am – Free

Map of Monotropic Experiences: Autistic Culture Study Hub with Helen Edgar & Stimpunks – Neurokindred – Saturday, October 4th – 10 to 11am – Free


The Complexity of Unmasking Safely with Jade Farrington & Kieran Rose – Neurokindred – Sunday, October 5th – 10.30am to 12.30pm – Free

“No One Is Coming”: On Ageing, Autism, and the Quiet Terror We Don’t Talk About with KJ Wiseheart, Meg Carter & Bridgette Hamstead – Neurokindred – Sunday, October 5th – 11pm to 12am – Free


Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People: Everyday Practices for Individuals and Organisations with Laura Hellfeld, Scott Neilson & Helen Edgar – Neurokindred – Monday, October 6th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Autistic Professional Artists Unite with Karen M Andersen – Neurokindred – Monday, October 6th – 11am to 12.30pm – Free

Access in Action Four-Week Live Course on Digital Accessibility for Individuals and Organisations who Want to Stop Excluding Disabled People Online with Jamie Shields – Disabled By Society – Starts Monday, October 6th – 2 to 4pm – From £295

Unshakable Foundations Six-Week Confidence and Self-Esteem Course for Neurodivergent Rebels with a Cause – Suzi Payton – Starts Monday, October 6th – 6 to 8pm – £450

Creating Safe Autistic Spaces with Laura Hellfeld & Scott Neilson – AutAngel – Monday, October 6th – 6.30 to 7.30pm – By donation

Autistic Identity Live Q&A with Tanya Adkin & Nic King – Autistic Parents UK – Monday, October 6th – 7pm – Free via Facebook Live


Meet the Author Lounge: David Gray-Hammond – Neurokindred – Tuesday, October 7th – 10 to 11.30am – Free

Autism and the Menopause: What Does the Research Say? – Dr Aimee Grant – Tuesday, October 7th – 6 to 7pm – Free

Foundations for Writing 10-Week Course with Munira Adenwalla – OT4Kids – Starts Tuesday, October 7th – £397


The Autistic Substance Use Network with David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin & Katie Munday – Neurokindred – Wednesday, October 8th – 11am to 12pm – Free


Gestalt Language Processors Conference 2025 – The Speech Den – Thursday, October 9th to Tuesday 14th – From £202.40, discount available for families

Backyard Talent Show & Jam Open Mic – Neurokindred – Thursday, October 9th – 8.30 to 9.45am – Free

Different Ways of Speaking: A Gentle Guide to Verbal Differences – Neurodiverse Adventures – Thursday, October 9th – 6.30 to 8pm – £10

NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Energy Accounting and Regulation for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Thursday, October 9th – 7 to 8.30pm – £25

International Autistic Issues: Special Event with Helen Said – Neurokindred – Thursday, October 9th – 11pm to 12am – Free


Why is Parenting So Hard? Eating and Sleeping – NeuroConnect CIC – Monday, October 13th – 12 to 1.30pm – Free

Education Mini Series Part 1: The Current Situation in Schools with Kieran Rose & Jess Garner – GROVE Online Community for Autistic Young People – Monday, October 13th – 7.30pm – Free via Facebook Live


Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach Four Session Course – Neurodiverse Connection – Starts Tuesday, October 14th – 9.30am to 1pm – From £130

Supporting ADHD Learners in a Neuroaffirming Way for School Staff and Parents – Destiny Huff Consulting – Tuesday, October 14th – 5 to 6pm – US$5

Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach Eight Session Course – Neurodiverse Connection – Starts Tuesday, October 14th – 6 to 7.30pm – From £130

Autism and ADHD – Pete Wharmby – Tuesday, October 14th – 7 to 8pm – £2.88

Managing Crisis Moments in Neurodivergent Families for Parents and Carers – The Neurodiversity Practice – Tuesday, October 14th – 8 to 9pm – £24.99


Mindfully Divergent Group Wellbeing Program and Community – DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy & Autistic Inclusive Meets – Tuesday, October 15th – 12 to 1pm – £10


Neurodivergence & Trauma: The Big Beautiful Reframe Conference – The Nurture Programme – Thursday, October 16th to Friday 17th – 9am to 4pm – £99

Living with Eczema Eight-Week Therapeutic Support Group – Black Cat Counselling – Starts Thursday, October 16th – 6 to 7.30pm – £200

Believing in Me: A Self-Esteem Workshop – Neurodiverse Adventures – Thursday, October 16th – 6.30 to 8pm – £10

The Path to Belonging: Overcoming Coercion and Cultivating Connection with Alexis Quinn – The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub – Thursday, October 16th – 7 to 8.30pm – Free

Neurodiversity and Neuroscience: Notes from The Devil’s Castle with Susanne Paola Antonetta – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Thursday, October 16th – 9 to 10pm – Free


STAR Sensory Symposium: The Importance of Belonging in 2025 – STAR Institute – Friday, October 17th to Saturday 18th – 3pm to 12am – From US$189

Neurodiversity 101: You Are Not Broken – Andrew Reichart – Friday, October 17th – 10 to 11pm – Free


How Can News Be Fake? Information, Politics and Emotional Regulation During Challenging Times – Michael Keady – Monday, October 20th – 1 to 2.30pm – From AU$16.75

Education Mini Series Part 2: What Can Be Improved Right Now with Kieran Rose & Jess Garner – GROVE Online Community for Autistic Young People – Monday, October 20th – 7.30pm – Free via Facebook Live


2025 Children’s Mental Health Advocacy Conference – Lives in the Balance – Tuesday, October 21st – 3 to 9pm – From US$0

Understanding Autistic Distress: Supporting Children Through Meltdowns – Emily Price, Autistic SLT – Tuesday, October 21st – 7 to 8pm – From £10


The Possible Link Between Synapse Pruning & Autism – Neurodiverse Adventures – Thursday, October 23rd – 6.30 to 8pm – £10


Nourishing Beyond Barriers: Autism, Food Aversions, and Connection with Jenni Parks – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Friday, October 24th – 6 to 7pm – Free

NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Masking for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Friday, October 24th – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80


Education Mini Series Part 3: Reimagining Education with Kieran Rose & Jess Garner – GROVE Online Community for Autistic Young People – Monday, October 27th – 7.30pm – Free via Facebook Live


Mastering Time Masterclass – Positively ADHD – Tuesday, October 28th – 11.30am to 12.30pm – Free

Mindfully Divergent Group Wellbeing Program and Community – DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy & Autistic Inclusive Meets – Tuesday, October 28th – 12 to 1pm – £10

Understanding Autistic Relationships – Aurora Consulting – Tuesday, October 28th – 5.30 to 7.30pm – From £6.13


Resting Witch Face Halloween Party – Neurodiverse Adventures – Thursday, October 30th – 6.30 to 8pm – £10


The Simple Solution to the Complex (Double Empathy) Problem with Dr Liliya Wheatcraft – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Friday, October 31st – 7 to 8pm – Free


November onwards


The ADHD & Women Summit – Seed Talks – Saturday, November 1st – 10am to 6.30pm – From £31.48


Autism and Attachment Six-Week Course with Dr Felicity Sedgwick – Seed Talks – Starts Sunday, November 2nd – 5 to 7pm – From £32.75


A Nomad’s Guide to AuDHD with Rachel Heartwood – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Tuesday, November 4th – 2.30 to 3.30pm – Free


COTHÚ: The Neuro-affirming Five-Week Course for Parents of Autistic Children – NeuroHodgePodge – Starts Wednesday, November 5th – 7 to 9pm – £150


Monotropism & Lilipadding: Neurodiversity In Discussion with David Gray-Hammond & Tanya Adkin – DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy – Thursday, November 6th – 7 to 8.30pm – From £6.13


NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Burnout for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Friday, November 7th – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80

Liberating Autistic Syntax with Julia Lee Barclay-Morton – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Friday, November 7th – 10 to 11pm – Free


Burnout and Recovery in Neurodivergent Adults Through a Nervous System Lens – Viv Dawes and Courtney Freedman-Thompson – Tuesday, November 11th & Wednesday 18th – 7 to 8.30pm – £18.04


NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Monotropism for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Wednesday, November 19th – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80


From Advocacy to Activism: Galvanizing a Neurodiversity Justice Movement with Bridgette Hamstead – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale – Monday, November 24th – 9 to 10pm – Free


The Impact of Colonisation on Autistic People with Sofia Farzana, Claire Betson & Viv Dawes – The Autistic Burnout Network – Tuesday, November 25th – 7 to 9pm – £11.55


Understanding & Navigating Autistic Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Burnout for Autistic Adults – The Autistic Coach – Sunday, November 30th – 7 to 9.30pm – From €30

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