January 2026 Interest and Support Groups Round-up

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January

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

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

Autistic Women’s Group

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

Mindfully Divergent Group Wellbeing Program and Community

Neurokindred discussion, interest and support groups for Autistic adults

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


Communicating in Emotionally-Charged Discussions with Genna Ashymov – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Saturday, January 3rd – 12 to 1am – Free


Living in a State of Play: Creativity for Self and Creative Facilitation with Amber Rene Mouton – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Monday, January 5th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Substance Use For Neurodivergent Adults – David Gray-Hammond – Monday, January 5th – 6 to 7.30pm – By donation


Recognising Autistic/ADHD Burnout – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 6th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

“Good Behaviour/Bad Behaviour” and Reframing Distress – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 6th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Recognising Autistic/ADHD Burnout – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 6th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

“Good Behaviour/Bad Behaviour” and Reframing Distress – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 6th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Words of Compassion & Autonomy: Language for Ourselves & the Next Autistic Generation with Lindsey Mclaren – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Tuesday, January 6th – 8 to 9pm – Free

Magnum Opus Creative Consciousness Exercise for Gifted Adults – Gordon Smith – Tuesday, January 6th – 11.15pm to 1.15am – By donation


Supporting Autistic Adults: Managing Behaviours of Concern – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 7th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Understanding Monotropism and Special Interests – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 7th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 7th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Object-Based Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Minds: Practical Skills with Dr Emma Bede – Onlinevents – Wednesday, January 7th – 1 to 2pm – By donation

Child-to-Parent Aggression (Verbal or Physical) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 7th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Child-to-Parent Aggression (Verbal or Physical) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 7th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Understanding Monotropism and Special Interests – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 7th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Embracing Our Autistic Selves Three-Week Course – David Gray-Hammond – Starts Wednesday, January 7th – 6 to 11pm – £52.30

Supporting Autistic Adults: Managing Behaviours of Concern – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 7th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Coping With Distress When You Are Depleted – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Gender Diversity and Neurodivergence – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Reducing Conflict at Home – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

When Distress Affects Siblings’ Safety – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Coping With Distress When You Are Depleted – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Gender Diversity and Neurodivergence – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Neuro-Inclusive Future: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Home – Angela Beattie – Thursday, January 8th – 6.30 to 7.30pm – Free

NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Relationships for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Thursday, January 8th – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80

Managing Autistic Burnout – Pete Wharmby – Thursday, January 8th – 7 to 8.30pm – £3.96

Reducing Conflict at Home – Autism Central – Thursday, January 8th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Supporting Executive Functioning to Function, In Lower Demand Ways – Dr Joanne Riordan – Friday, January 9th – 12 to 1.30pm – £10


Gifted Trauma Alchemy Six-Week Series – Gordon Smith – Starts Sunday, January 11th – 6 to 8pm – From $228.75


The Sensory Journey Summit: A Neuroaffirming Roadmap to Skill-Building – ClimbRx – Monday, January 12th to 14th – Free


Family-Level Stress and Compassion Fatigue – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 13th – 10.30 to 11.30m – Free

When Autism is Seen as a “Bad Thing” or Diagnosis is Rejected – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 13th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Family-Level Stress and Compassion Fatigue – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 13th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 13th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

When Neurotypes Collide: Mapping Needs in Mixed-Neurotype Families – The Neurodiversity Practice – Tuesday, January 13th – 8 to 9pm – £24.99

When Autism is Seen as a “Bad Thing” or Diagnosis is Rejected – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 13th – 12 to 1pm – Free


Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 14th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Leisure as Learning and Wellbeing – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 14th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Living With or Without a Diagnosis – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 14th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Movement-Based Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Bodies: Practical Skills with Dr Emma Bede – Onlinevents – Wednesday, January 14th – 1 to 2pm – By donation

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 14th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Living With or Without a Diagnosis – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 14th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Leisure as Learning and Wellbeing – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 14th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Shifting Blame: The Real Mental Health Villains, Unburdening Shame We Learned from the Mental Health System Six-Week Course – Trauma Geek – Starts Wednesday, January 14th – 6 to 8.30pm – From US$150

When Distress Affects Siblings’ Safety – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 14th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Finding Purpose and Connection with High-Needs Family Members – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Supporting Identity Exploration Safely – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Autistic Parents and the Need for Alone Time – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Finding Purpose and Connection with High-Needs Family Members – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Autistic Parents and the Need for Alone Time – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Autistic Parents Navigating Touch and Sensory Differences – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Supporting Identity Exploration Safely – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Neurodivergent Burnout: Neurodiversity In Discussion – David Gray-Hammond – Thursday, January 15th – 6 to 7.30pm – £10.70

Why We Need a Space For NaDDs (Neuroaffirming Dudes ‘n’ Dads) with Mike Karasinski – The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub – Thursday, January 15th – 7 to 8.30pm – Free

Autistic Parents Navigating Touch and Sensory Differences – Autism Central – Thursday, January 15th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Intro to Autism & the Autistic Community with Laura Hellfeld – Little Hiccups – Friday, January 16th – 10am to 12pm – Free

Autistic Culture 101: Understanding the 10 Pillars with Dr Angela Kingdon – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Friday, January 16th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Somatic Sunday Workshop: Listening to the Body Through an Autistic Lens – Natasha Leahy – Sunday, January 18th – 11am to 12pm – From £0 to 12


Coping Strategies for Carers and Siblings – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 20th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Nurturing Authenticity Five-Part Programme – The Nurture Programme – Starts Tuesday, January 20th – 10.30am to 12pm – £49.99

Monotropic Focus and Parenthood – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 20th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Coping Strategies for Carers and Siblings – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 20th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 20th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Monotropic Focus and Parenthood – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 20th – 8 to 9pm – Free

Crafting a Neurodivergent-Friendly Consulting Career: Work that Works for You with Maisie Soetantyo – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Tuesday, January 20th – 9 to 10.30pm – Free


Behaviour as Communication, Not “Problem” – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 21st – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

What’s Surprised Me Most (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 21st – 12 to 1pm – Free

Breath-Based Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Minds: Regulation Skills with Dr Emma Bede – Onlinevents – Wednesday, January 21st – 1 to 2pm – By donation

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 21st – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Behaviour as Communication, Not “Problem” – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 21st – 4 to 5pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 21st – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Intro to Autism & the Autistic Community with Laura Hellfeld – Little Hiccups – Wednesday, January 21st – 7 to 9pm – Free

What’s Surprised Me Most (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 21st – 8 to 9pm – Free


Navigating Stigma and Discrimination – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Sensory Worlds (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Communication Before Words (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 12 to 1pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 12 to 1pm – Free

Parental Fear, Grief, and Hope (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Sensory Worlds (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 4 to 5pm – Free

Parental Fear, Grief, and Hope (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 4 to 5pm – Free

Communication Before Words (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Navigating Stigma and Discrimination – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Four-Week Post-Diagnostic Workshop for Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD Adults – ND Matters – Starts Thursday, January 22nd – 6 to 7.30pm – £75

NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Sensory Systems Part 2 for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Thursday, January 22nd – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 22nd – 8 to 9pm – Free


Growing Into Ourselves: Autistic Identity and Autistic Joy with Kieran Rose – Autism Central – Friday, January 23rd – 12 to 1pm – Free

The Disabling Burden of Neuronormativity with Sam Farmer – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Friday, January 23rd – 5 to 6pm – Free


Living Ethics Hangouts with Ariel Cascio – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Monday, January 26th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Grelief: Women’s Experiences After a Later in Life Autism Diagnosis – Sophie Longley – Monday, January 26th – 6.30 to 7.45pm – Free


Rebuilding Energy, Joy, and Connection – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 27th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Regulation is Relational (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 27th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Rebuilding Energy, Joy, and Connection – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 27th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 27th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Regulation is Relational (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Tuesday, January 27th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Integration – Becoming This Parent (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 28th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Supporting Flow States and Engagement – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 28th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

When Childhood Ends and Intense Care Needs to Continue (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 28th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Music-Based Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Minds: Grounding Skills with Dr Emma Bede – Onlinevents – Wednesday, January 28th – 1 to 2pm – By donation

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 28th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

When Childhood Ends and Intense Care Needs to Continue (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 28th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Supporting Flow States and Engagement – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 28th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Autistic Anxiety: It’s Not Just Autism – The Nurture Programme – Wednesday, January 28th – 6.30 to 8.30pm – From £1

Integration – Becoming This Parent (Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Under 5) – Autism Central – Wednesday, January 28th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Autonomy, Support and Resisting All-or Nothing Expectations (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Mental Health Challenges and Supports – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 10.30 to 11.30am – Free

Risk, Safety and Letting Life Happen (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Systems That Help, Systems That Harm (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Drop-In Signposting Session – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Risk, Safety and Letting Life Happen (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Autonomy, Support and Resisting All-or Nothing Expectations (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Mental Health Challenges and Supports – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Understanding the Overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS with Helen Edgar & Laura Hellfeld – PDA North America – Thursday, January 29th – 6 to 7.30pm – US$39

Systems That Help, Systems That Harm (Parents of Autistic Adults/Adults with Learning Disabilities) – Autism Central – Thursday, January 29th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Understanding PDA in Adults: Lived Experience, Nervous System & Everyday Life – Kristy Forbes – Friday, January 30th – 12am – AU$59

University Mentoring, Transition to Adulthood for Autistic People and What Helps with Dr Brian Irvine – Autism Central – Friday, January 30th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Transitions as a Process: Why the Process Matters More Than the Moment – NDwise Hub – Friday, January 30th – 7.30 to 9.30pm – £10


February onwards


Cothú Five-Week Program for Parents of Autistic Children – Neurohodgepodge – Starts Monday, February 2nd – 7 to 9pm – £150


Crafting Short Stories to Reclaim Playscapes and Sensory Joy with Dr Rachel Furey – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Wednesday, February 4th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Empathy and Social Progress Through an Autistic Lens – Sam Farmer – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Friday, February 6th – 5 to 6pm – Free

NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Monotropism for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Friday, February 6th – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80


Rooted in Neurodiversity: Cultivating Inclusive Spaces with Ayanna Davis – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Thursday, February 12th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Neurodevelopmental Disorders or Identifying Neurodevelopmental Asynchrony? with Dr Liliya Wheatcraft – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Friday, February 13th – 8 to 9pm – Free


Gifted Adults Group Experience Six-Week Series – Gordon Smith – Starts Tuesday, February 17th – 11.15pm to 1.15am – From $228.75


NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Rejecting Diagnosis or Labels for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Friday, February 20th – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80


Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic People – GROVE – Various dates from April 2026 – 5.30 to 6.30pm – £ various

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