This section lists the support and/or peer support groups available locally. Peer support refers to using the lived experiences of fellow Autistic people and/or parents as a mean of supporting others through sharing of resources and strategies. Peer support models can be run by and for parents and also peer support models by and for autistic adults.
Autism Engagement Group
Do you want to meet new people, talk about your experiences using services in Wigan and help make change?
Community - Autism Friendly (wigan.gov.uk)
Autism Friends Coffee Group
Join us at the Armed Forces Community HQ for our new Autism Friends Coffee Group. Have a brew, chat, play games, socialise and make new friends.
Community - Autism Friendly (wigan.gov.uk)
My:ND Space CIC
My:ND Space CIC is a not-for-profit organisation based in Leigh, Greater Manchester. We are a peer led, supportive space for Adults and Teenagers with Autism, ADHD or any other Neurodivergent condition.
My:ND Space CIC
Embrace Wigan and Leigh
Embrace Wigan and Leigh is a user-led charity dedicated to helping people with any type of disability and their families who live within the borough of Wigan, gain the support they need to live a fulfilling life.
Events On Now – Embrace (embracewiganandleigh.org.uk)
Spectrum Social Inclusivity
A small group dedicated to offering supported events for adults in Wigan. We started in 2016 and have continued to work towards our goal of ensuring everyone has somewhere they feel welcome and included.
Spectrum Social Facebook page
Respect for All: wellbeing support groups for: autistic teenagers, adults, parents, carers and LQBTQI+ communities
Group Services | Respect for All CIO Registered Charity Number 1188851
Monthly Autism Drop in (run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS)
Adult Autism Diagnostic Service run a monthly drop in for adults (over 16) who are awaiting assessment, going through the assessment process and those who have already been diagnosed as autistic. It is co-facilitated by professionals within the service and autistic peer mentors.
At each drop in, there will be talks by different services and professionals. It is also an opportunity to socialise with other autistic people.
It is held on the last Thursday of each month (except December) 1-3pm at Adult Learning Centre, Walmesley Rd, leigh WN7 1XN.
