April 2026 Interest and Support Groups Round-up

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April

AAC for Non-Speaking Family Members: Communication Beyond Words: Emotions and Relationships – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 1st – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Behaviours, Distress, and Relationships: “Good Behaviour/ Bad Behaviour” and Reframing Distress – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 1st – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

ADHD Babes: The Vital Work We Do with Vivienne Isebor – Inclusive Companies – Wednesday, April 1st – 12 to 1pm – Free

School-Induced Emotional Burden (Autistic and ADHD Students): Recognising Stress, Anxiety and Masking in Schools – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 1st – 12 to 1pm or 4 to 5pm – Free

Play in Childhood: Neurodivergent-Affirming Play & How to Support It: Rethinking Play Through a Neurodivergent Lens – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 1st – 8 to 9pm – Free

Neurodivergence, Friendships and Relationships: Building and Sustaining Friendships – Autism Central – Thursday, April 2nd – 10.30 to 11.30am or 8 to 9pm – Free

Siblings of Neurodivergent Children: Understanding Siblings’ Experiences & Needs – Autism Central – Thursday, April 2nd – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Identity, Diagnosis and Family Dynamics: When Autism is Seen as a “Bad Thing” or Diagnosis is Rejected – Autism Central – Thursday, April 2nd – 12 to 1pm or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Play in Childhood: Neurodivergent-Affirming Play & How to Support It: Rethinking Play Through a Neurodivergent Lens – Autism Central – Thursday, April 2nd – 12 to 1pm – Free

Grandparents’ Virtual Meet-Up: Autism & Family Life – Autism Central – Thursday, April 2nd – 4 to 5pm – Free

NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Shared History & Community for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Thursday, April 2nd – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80

The Gut-Brain Connection: Understanding GI Issues in Autism with Dr Fran A. C. Meyer – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Thursday, April 2nd – 10 to 11pm – Free

Live Neurodiversity Q+A Session with David Gray-Hammond – NeuroHub – Friday, April 2nd – 6 to 7pm – Free

Victimisation, Bullying and Recovery: Healing from Trauma and Rebuilding Confidence – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 7th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Child-Parent Violence, Behaviours of Concern & De-escalation: Understanding Behaviours of Concern Through a Neurodivergent Lens – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 7th – 12 to 1pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

Parents of Autistic Adults/ Adults with a Learning Disability: Autonomy, support, and Resisting All-or-Nothing Expectations – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 7th – 1.30 to 2.30pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

Parents of Autistic Adults/ Adults with a Learning Disability: When Childhood Ends and Intense Care Needs Continue – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 7th – 1.30 to 2.30pm or 4 to 5pm – Free

Unmasking Together: Identity, Burnout, and Autistic Partnership with Dr Ali Perkinson – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Tuesday, April 7th – 5 to 6pm – Free

AAC for Non-Speaking Family Members: AAC in Schools and Community Life – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 8th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Behaviours, Distress, and Relationships: Supporting Autistic Adults: Managing Behaviours of Concern – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 8th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Play in Childhood: Neurodivergent-Affirming Play & How to Support It: Why Play Matters for Regulation and Connection – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 8th – 12 to 1pm or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

School-Induced Emotional Burden (Autistic and ADHD Students): Common Triggers: Workload, Environment and Exclusion – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 8th – 12 to 1pm or 4 to 5pm – Free

Accepting Diagnosis and Reimagining the Future: The Emotional Impact of Diagnosis – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 8th – 8 to 9pm – Free

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Research Symposium – Thursday, April 9th to Friday 10th – 1 to 9pm – Free

Identity, Diagnosis and Family Dynamics: Living With or Without a Diagnosis – Autism Central – Thursday, April 9th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Neurodivergence, Friendships and Relationships: Romantic relationships, Dating and Consent – Autism Central – Thursday, April 9th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Parental Wellbeing & Taking Care of Yourself: Why Parental Wellbeing Matters – Autism Central – Thursday, April 9th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Grandparents’ Virtual Meet-Up: Autism & Family Life – Autism Central – Thursday, April 9th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Care Act Assessments For Neurodivergent Adults with David Gray-Hammond & Tanya Adkin – NeuroHub – Thursday, April 9th – 6 to 8pm – £10 or included in monthly membership

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Autistic Family Members to Live Healthy, Happy Lives: Understanding Identity at the Intersection of Neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ – Autism Central – Monday, April 13th – 10 to 11am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Victimisation, Bullying and Recovery: Advocacy and Rights-Based Approaches – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 14th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Child-Parent Violence, Behaviours of Concern & De-escalation: When Home Feels Unsafe: Acknowledging Child-Parent Violence – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 14th – 12 to 1pm or 4 to 5pm – Free

Boundaries & Self-Care – Choose Your Way ND BrainSpace – Tuesday, April 14th – 12.30 to 1.30pm – Free

Live Q&A with Kieran Rose – The Autistic Advocate Community – Tuesday, April 14th – 7 to 9pm – US$15 for a month’s membership

5th Annual Presentation of “Shifting the Autism Narrative: The Impact of Stigma on Health” – All Brains Belong VT – Tuesday, April 14th – 11pm – Free or by donation

AAC for Non-Speaking Family Members: Growing with AAC Across the Lifespan – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 15th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Behaviours, Distress, and Relationships: Child-to-Parent Aggression (Verbal or Physical) – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 15th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

School-Induced Emotional Burden (Autistic and ADHD Students): What Helps: Classroom Adaptations and Co-Regulation – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 15th – 12 to 1pm or 4 to 5pm – Free

The Double Rainbow: Intersecting Identities with Charlie Hart – Inclusive Companies – Wednesday, April 15th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Beyond Pencil Grasp Workshop + Q&A for Parents & Teachers with Munira Adenwalla – OT4Kids – Wednesday, April 15th – 8pm – Free

Neurodivergence, Friendships and Relationships: Digital and Online Relationships – Autism Central – Thursday, April 16th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Identity, Diagnosis and Family Dynamics: Finding Purpose and Connection with High-Needs Family Members – Autism Central – Thursday, April 16th – 12 to 1pm or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Play in Childhood: Neurodivergent-Affirming Play & How to Support It: Following Your Child’s Lead – Autism Central – Thursday, April 16th – 12 to 1pm or 4 to 5pm – Free

Parental Wellbeing & Taking Care of Yourself: Recognising Burnout, Grief, and Fatigue – Autism Central – Thursday, April 16th – 1.30 to 2.30pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

Grandparents’ Virtual Meet-Up: Autism & Family Life – Autism Central – Thursday, April 16th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Accepting Diagnosis and Reimagining the Future: The Emotional Impact of Diagnosis – Autism Central – Thursday, April 16th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Is Autism A Spectrum? A Response To Uta Frith with David Gray-Hammond – NeuroHub – Thursday, April 16th – 7 to 8.30pm – £10 or included in monthly membership

NeuroBears Unpacking Understanding Live: Relationships with Professionals for Teens and Young Adults – PandasOnline – Thursday, April 16th – 7 to 8.30pm – £27.80

Autism Acceptance Month Autistic Discussion Panel – Autistic Self Advocacy Network – Thursday, April 16th – 9 to 10.30pm – Free

6th Annual Autism in Black Conference: Rooted in Healing – Friday, April 17th to Sunday 19th – From US$97

Low Arousal in Everyday Life: Supporting Regulation, Connection and Hope with Elaine McGreevy – Autism Central – Friday, April 17th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Autistic Family Members to Live Healthy, Happy Lives: Creating an Affirming Home, School and Service Environment – Autism Central – Monday, April 20th – 10 to 11am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Ask Us Anything Live Q&A on Autism, ADHD & PDA – Jodie Clarke & Mel Duncan – Monday, April 20th – 7 to 8.30pm – From £5

SEND White Paper Webinar with Heidi Mavir & Rachel Filmer – EOTAS Matters – Monday, April 20th – 7.30pm – Free

Child-Parent Violence, Behaviours of Concern & De-escalation: De-escalation in the Moment: Staying Safe During Crisis – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 21st – 10.30 to 11.30am or 4 to 5pm – Free

Self-Harm, Suicidality, and Acute Crisis: Understanding Why Self-Harm Happens – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 21st – 12 to 1pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

Identity, Diagnosis and Family Dynamics: Autistic Parents and the Need for Alone Time – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 21st – 1.30 to 2.30pm or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Autism and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Chuck Hall – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Tuesday, April 21st – 5 to 6pm – Free

Behaviours, Distress, and Relationships: Coping with Distress When You are Depleted – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 22nd – 10.30 to 11.30am or 12 to 1pm – Free

School-Induced Emotional Burden (Autistic and ADHD Students): Working with Schools to Create Belonging – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 22nd – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Play in Childhood: Neurodivergent-Affirming Play & How to Support It: Sensory Play and the Body – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 22nd – 12 to 1pm or 4 to 5pm – Free

Child-Parent Violence, Behaviours of Concern & De-escalation: De-escalation in the Moment: Staying Safe During Crisis – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 22nd – 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Parents of Autistic Adults/ Adults with a Learning Disability: Systems That Help, Systems That Harm – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 22nd – 1.30 to 2.30pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

Staying, Leaving or Changing Course: Helping Your Child When School Isn’t Working – Eliza Fricker & Dr Joanne Riordan – Wednesday, April 22nd – 7.30 to 9pm – £22.37

Walking the Line: When Caring for Disabled Adult Children Feels Like Survival with Cathy Long – The PDA Space Portal – Wednesday, April 22nd – 7.30pm – Included in £15 monthly membership

When Support Feels Like Surveillance – NDwise Hub – Wednesday, April 22nd – 7.30 to 9pm – £10

Identity, Diagnosis and Family Dynamics: Autistic Parents Navigating Touch and Sensory Differences – Autism Central – Thursday, April 23rd – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Neurodivergence, Friendships and Relationships: Family Support for Positive Connections – Autism Central – Thursday, April 23rd – 10.30 to 11.30am or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Accepting Diagnosis and Reimagining the Future: Letting Go of the “Expected” Future – Autism Central – Thursday, April 23rd – 12 to 1pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

Parental Wellbeing & Taking Care of Yourself: Letting Go of Perfection and External Judgement – Autism Central – Thursday, April 23rd – 12 to 1pm or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Grandparents’ Virtual Meet-Up: Autism & Family Life – Autism Central – Thursday, April 23rd – 4 to 5pm – Free

Burnout: What Can I Do? Parent-Carer Workshop – Think Different – Thursday, April 23rd – 7 to 8.30pm – £20

In Conversation with Kieran Rose & Kristy Forbes Live Q&A – The Autistic Advocate Community – Thursday, April 23rd – 10.30 to 11.30pm – US$15 for a month’s membership

Acceptance Matters Virtual Conference – North East Autism Society – Friday, April 24th – 9.30am to 3.30pm – £20

Rethinking Hygiene: Inclusive Strategies for Neurodivergent Wellbeing with Laura Hellfeld – Little Hiccups – Friday, April 24th – 10am to 12pm – Free

Inclusive Education from the Lived Experience Perspective with Tiegan Boyens & Maciej Matejko – Autism Central – Friday, April 24th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Unmasking the Mask: Autistic Presence and the Theatre of the Body with Dina Percia – Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY) – Friday, April 24th – 5 to 6pm – Free

Autism and Kink with John Pendal – Wicked Grounds – Sunday, April 26th – 7 to 9pm – Sliding scale

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Autistic Family Members to Live Healthy, Happy Lives: Supporting Mental Health and Reducing Minority Stress – Autism Central – Monday, April 27th – 10 to 11am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic Under 12s – GROVE – Starts Monday, April 27th – 11am to 12pm – From £375

Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic Under 12s – GROVE – Starts Monday, April 27th – 1 to 2pm – From £375

Foundations for Writing 10-Week Program with Munira Adenwalla – OT4Kids – Monday, April 27th – £397

Child-Parent Violence, Behaviours of Concern & De-escalation: After the Storm: Repair, Reflection, and Reconnection – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 28th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic 12 to 16-year-olds – GROVE – Starts Tuesday, April 28th – 11am to 12pm – From £375

Self-Harm, Suicidality, and Acute Crisis: Spotting Warning Signs in Young People – Autism Central – Tuesday, April 28th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic 12 to 16-year-olds – GROVE – Starts Tuesday, April 28th – 5.30 to 6.30pm – From £375

Behaviours, Distress, and Relationships: Reducing Conflict at Home – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 29th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

School-Induced Emotional Burden (Autistic and ADHD Students): Advocacy and Recovery from School Trauma – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 29th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 4 to 5pm – Free

Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic 12 to 16-year-olds – GROVE – Starts Wednesday, April 29th – 11.30am to 12.30pm – From £375

Parents of Autistic Adults/ Adults with a Learning Disability: Risk, Safety and Letting Life Happen – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 29th – 12 to 1pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

Self-Harm, Suicidality, and Acute Crisis: Spotting Warning Signs in Young People – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 29th – 12 to 1pm – Free

Child-Parent Violence, Behaviours of Concern & De-escalation: After the Storm: Repair, Reflection, and Reconnection – Autism Central – Wednesday, April 29th – 1.30 to 2.30pm or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Beyond Deficit and Disorder: Reframing ADHD in Psychotherapy with Maurice Gabbay & Robin Shohet – Onlinevents – Wednesday, April 29th – 6 to 7pm – By donation

Rethinking Hygiene: Inclusive Strategies for Neurodivergent Wellbeing with Laura Hellfeld – Little Hiccups – Wednesday, April 29th – 7 to 9pm – Free

B is for Burnout – AUsome Training – Wednesday, April 29th – 8 to 9.30pm – £12.60

Protecting Children and Interoception: How to Teach Kids to Listen to Their Body Signals – Christina Keeble & Stephanie Robertson – Thursday, April 30th – 7.30 to 9.30am – AU$97

Understanding and Supporting Autistic Survivors – SWAN – Thursday, April 30th – 10am to 12.30pm – From £30

Identity, Diagnosis and Family Dynamics: Autistic Parents and the Need for Alone Time – Autism Central – Thursday, April 30th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 12 to 1pm or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Play in Childhood: Neurodivergent-Affirming Play & How to Support It: Play, Socialisation, and Peer Relationships – Autism Central – Thursday, April 30th – 10.30 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.30pm – Free

Understanding AuDHD Lived Experience – Autism Central – Thursday, April 30th – 12 to 1pm or 5.30 to 6.30pm – Free

Grandparents’ Virtual Meet-Up: Autism & Family Life – Autism Central – Thursday, April 30th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Understanding Neurodiversity and Supporting Neurodivergent People with Dr Steven Kapp – Thursday, April 30th – 4 to 5pm – Free

Identity, Diagnosis and Family Dynamics: Monotropic Focus and Parenthood – Autism Central – Thursday, April 30th – 5.30 to 6.30pm or 8 to 9pm – Free

May onwards

The Autistic Peer-Support Coach Year-Long Training Program – The #ActuallyAutistic Coach – Starts May 2026 – From €6,630

Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic Under 12s – GROVE – Starts Friday, May 1st – 11am to 12pm – From £375

Being Me 10-Week Online Group Experience for Autistic Under 12s – GROVE – Starts Saturday, May 2nd – 10am to 11am – From £375

Becoming Who You’ve Always Been Six-Week Workshop for Late Identified Folx – The #ActuallyAutistic Coach – Starts Tuesday, May 5th – 4 to 5.30pm – Pay as you can

The Autistic-Led Conference Blueprint: How to Plan a Neuro-Inclusive Event with Evaleen Whelton – AUsome Training – Starts Tuesday, May 5th – 7 to 9pm – From £79.80

Autistic Thriving at School and Beyond – The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub – Wednesday, May 6th – 7 to 8.30pm – Free

Moving in Unpredictable Environments: Autistic Children and Motor Skills with Spencer Hayes – UCL Centre for Research in Autism & Education (CRAE) – Thursday, May 7th – 4 to 5pm – Free

The AuDHD Experience Six-Week Workshop – The #ActuallyAutistic Coach – Starts Thursday, May 7th – 4 to 5.30pm – Pay as you can

How to be a Neuroaffirmative Family Parent-Carer Workshop – Think Different – Thursday, May 14th – 12 to 1.30pm – £20

I Just Understood That I’m Autistic, Now What? Six-Week Workshop for Newly Identified Folx – The #ActuallyAutistic Coach – Starts Tuesday, May 26th – 7 to 8.30pm – Pay as you can

Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2026 – Tuesday, June 2nd to Thursday 4th – AU$99

The Autistic Burnout Virtual Conference 2026 – Autistic Burnout Network – Friday, June 5th & Saturday 6th – 9.30am to 4pm – From £16.96

Wired Differently Thriving Virtual Summit – STAR Institute – Wednesday, June 10th to Friday 12th – 3 to 8.30pm – US$99 until April 19th