Autism

World Autism Acceptance Week (2-8 April 2025)

Join us for free activities, support and events during World Autism Acceptance Week.

This autism programme is available for a range of people including:

• Autistic people;
• Parent or Carer of an autistic person;
• Professionals working with autistic people;
• Businesses or managers directly employing or planning to employ an autistic person; or
• General public interested in learning more about autism in the community

This year you can find a range of valuable online resources, podcasts, peer support groups, crafts, music making, an autism short film by a born & bred Newham filmmaker, London Fire Brigade Event, employment support, art & photo exhibitions and so much more.

You can access the 2025 programme here

The programme will be regularly updated leading up to Autism Acceptance Week, check back for the latest updates.

We can promote your event!

If you are running any autism events/activities that you want to share with others during World Autism Acceptance Week, please let us know and we can help you promote your event/activity.

Please email Autism.Commissioning@newham.gov.uk to register your event/activity.