10 Autism Support Centers in North London
This help guide includes 10 in-person autism & neurodiversity support services available in North London. Finding the right local support can make a meaningful difference.
1: Centre 404
404 Camden Rd, London N7 0SJ
Services: Supported living. outreach. family support. day services, social activities, workshops.
Centre 404 is a long-established North London charity offering friendly, person-centred support for people with learning disabilities and autism, and for their families and carers. Services span supported living with on-site staff, tailored one-to-one and community support, and a ‘finding and matching’ offer to connect people with the right support workers and help manage personal budgets. Families can access practical information, advice and guidance around rights, benefits, life transitions and wellbeing. Founded in 1951 by parents and carers, the charity’s values emphasise inclusion, independence and meaningful community connections. Whether someone needs 24-hour support, help developing skills and confidence, or signposting to specialist services, Centre 404 works collaboratively with individuals, families and professionals to design support that reflects each person’s needs and aspirations. Based in Islington, the charity works across several London boroughs to make everyday life safer, easier and more fulfilling for autistic people and those who love them.
2: The Autism Hub (Camden & Islington)
Jean Stokes Community Centre, Carnoustie Drive, London N1 0DX
Services: Weekly in-person drop-ins, peer support, information, and workshops.
The Autism Hub is a free, user-led service for autistic adults living in Camden and Islington. It offers calm, welcoming drop-ins (including a weekly in-person session) where people can meet peers, share experiences and receive information and advice. The Hub also provides autism-informed counselling, one-to-one guidance, signposting and skills-building activities, plus a programme of workshops and webinars delivered with partners from the local autistic community. Sessions are designed to be accessible and paced, with staff who understand sensory and communication needs. The Hub operates from the Jean Stokes Community Centre and online, making support easier to access whether you prefer to connect face-to-face or remotely. Funded locally and run under the charity ALAG, it focuses on practical help, community connection and respectful, strengths-based support for autistic adults without a learning disability.
3: Resources for Autism
858 Finchley Road, London NW11 6AB
Services: Youth clubs, counselling, art & music therapy, family support, outreach.
Resources for Autism is a specialist charity providing practical, autism-affirming support for children, young people, adults and families. In London, services include weekly youth clubs and holiday schemes, counselling, music and art therapy, volunteer-led befriending, and short-term one-to-one support. For adults, the charity runs social groups, special-interest sessions and virtual events, alongside short-term help with issues such as housing or benefits. Staff are autism-trained and work from an ethos of acceptance, focusing on safe spaces where people can build confidence and thrive. Resources for Autism also develops local Autism Hubs that bring together information, advice and activities for all ages, and offers training for professionals. With a London office on Finchley Road, the charity meets people where they are and tailors support to individual needs and goals.
4: Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS)
Television House, Field End Road, Eastcote HA4 9XA
Services: Adult services, youth programmes (8-25), family & carer support, training, wellbeing resources.
The Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS) is a North-West London charity that supports, educates and empowers autistic and ADHD individuals, their families and the professionals around them. Services cover adults and young people (8-25) as well as parents and carers, with options ranging from drop-ins, one-to-one guidance and counselling to skills courses, social groups and themed workshops. CAAS also delivers training for practitioners and maintains a growing library of practical resources, informed by lived experience. Accessibility is central: the team publishes a ‘reasonable adjustments’ menu and provides clear guides to help first-time visitors know what to expect at the centre. Based in Eastcote, CAAS works across North-West London to reduce isolation, improve understanding and help neurodivergent people navigate everyday challenges with confidence.
5: Barnet Mencap – Autism Hub
35 Hendon Lane, Finchley, London N3 1RT
Services: Peer support groups, workshops, advisory service, events
Barnet Mencap’s Autism Hub is a free service for autistic adults in Barnet (including those awaiting assessment or without a formal diagnosis and who do not have a learning disability). The Hub offers peer support groups, information and advisory appointments, themed workshops and community activities that build confidence and practical skills. Where needed, the team can carry out an eligibility screening and signpost into local diagnostic or support pathways. Families and partners can also access sessions designed to improve understanding and share strategies. As part of Barnet Mencap’s wider offer, the Autism Hub connects people to complementary support around benefits, housing, health and daily living. The emphasis is on respectful, strengths-based advice and inclusive events that help autistic residents of Barnet find the right support at the right time.
6: Enfield Branch – NAS
67 Maidstone Road, London N11 2JS
Services: Peer support, advice, local meetups, advocacy, information
The Enfield Branch of the National Autistic Society is a volunteer-run network offering practical information, peer connection and local activities for autistic people and their families. The branch shares regular updates via its newsletter and social channels, and runs in-person coffee mornings, autism-friendly play sessions and community outings to reduce isolation and build confidence. It also signposts to reliable resources, hosts talks and workshops with guest speakers, and works in partnership with local services to improve awareness and access. As part of the UK-wide NAS community, the Enfield team provides a friendly first point of contact for families seeking advice, a listening ear and routes into specialist support. Activities and schedules may vary through the year, so checking the branch website or Facebook group is the best way to see what’s on next.
7: Flower Lane Autism Service
41 Flower Lane, Mill Hill, London NW7 2JN
Services: Day services, community activities, skills building, respite
Flower Lane Autism Service, run by Your Choice Barnet, is a specialist day service for adults on the autism spectrum. The team works with each person to agree an individual plan and daily goals, using structured, evidence-informed approaches such as TEACCH, Makaton and Intensive Interaction to support communication, learning and wellbeing. Small-group and one-to-one programmes include cooking, travel training, creative arts and community activities like swimming or library visits, always paced to individual preferences. The purpose-built centre includes sensory and relaxation spaces, gardens and a training kitchen, providing calm environments for developing skills and independence. Freshly prepared meals and healthy choices are available, with an emphasis on routine, comfort and dignity. Families receive regular progress updates, and staff collaborate closely with carers and professionals to make transitions smooth and sustainable.
8: LDN London – Community Hub
Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB
Services: Workshops, life skills, social activities, hub sessions
LDN London’s Community Hubs bring people with learning disabilities and autistic people together to stay healthy, be safe and live well. Free workshops and co-produced activities cover money management, employment support, digital inclusion, relationships and safety, healthy living and mindfulness, alongside trips to museums and cultural venues. Sessions run in Westminster (including at 389a Harrow Road and Victoria Library) and in Camden at the Greenwood Centre, with outreach across the boroughs to reduce isolation. The programme is shaped by a member co-production group and delivered with local partners. LDN London has also introduced ‘The Link’, a focused service designed to support autistic adults to build confidence, connect socially and develop life skills. Referrals are simple, and many activities are open without charge, making the Hubs an accessible entry point to community support.
9: The Elfrida Society
34 Islington Park Street, London N1 1PX
Services: Advocacy, access to health, arts groups, outreach
The Elfrida Society is an Islington charity working for inclusion, equality and social justice for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Its specialist advocacy services include Care Act advocacy and a respected parental advocacy programme that supports parents with learning disabilities and/or autism through child-protection and family-court processes. Elfrida also leads community-led change projects, trains partners, and runs inclusive sport and wellbeing activities that help people connect and be heard. Guided by values of trust, care, choice and opportunity, the charity co-produces services with ‘experts by experience’ and champions accessible information and rights-based support. Whether someone needs independent advocacy, a route into local networks or a welcoming space to build confidence, Elfrida offers practical, dignified help in the heart of North London.
10: The Markfield Project
Markfield Park, Markfield Road, London N15 4RB
Services: Autism support project, youth clubs, parent/carer support, inclusive play
Markfield is an inclusive community hub in Haringey where disabled, Deaf and autistic people and their families can play, socialise and get independent information and support. Its Autism Support Project helps parents and carers who are awaiting assessment or have a recent diagnosis, offering one-to-one advice, training, bi-monthly parent groups and help with forms such as Disability Living Allowance. Young people can join a monthly Saturday social group to make friends, share interests and build confidence in a supportive setting. Markfield also hosts Haringey’s SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), providing clear guidance on education, health and social care. With welcoming family play sessions and accessible facilities at its Tottenham centre, Markfield offers a gentle, community-based pathway into the right support at the right time.