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For most people, the rules of social interaction come naturally. But having autism can make it difficult to communicate with other people and to make sense of social situations.

Through no fault of their own, many people with autism find themselves socially isolated. We create opportunities to meet new people, make friends and learn new social skills.

We offer social support at many of our day services and resource centres, or you can browse below to see if we have a social group in your area.

Social groups for people with autism

Social support for people with autism: central England

There are social groups for people with Asperger syndrome, aged 16+, in Ipswich, Nottingham and Telford, and social groups for young people aged 11-16 in Nottingham and Northamptonshire.

Social support for people with autism: North of England

There are social groups in County Durham, East Lancashire, Lancaster, North West Cumbria, Scarborough, Tyne and Wear, Manchester and Salford.

Social support for people with autism: Northern Ireland

There are social groups in Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon, Mid Ulster, North Down and Ards, Omagh and at Queen's University Belfast.

Social support for people with autism: Scotland

There are social groups in several areas of Scotland and more in development.

Social support for people with autism: South East England

There are a number of social groups in London and the South East including a young people's social group in North London; a discussion social group in West London; an outings social group in East London and a women's social group in Knightsbridge.

Social support for people with autism: South West England

We have four social groups for people with Asperger syndrome in South West England.

Social support for people with autism: Wales

There are six social groups for people with Asperger syndrome in Aberystwyth, Caerleon, Wrexham, Bangor, Swansea and Cardiff.

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