Support Groups
Connect with others who really understand
National Autistic Society Scotland Groups and Branches
NAS Moray, Nairn & Strathspey Branch
www.facebook.com/nasnairn
Family drop-in for children and teens, accompanied by parents/guardians. Neurotypical siblings and friends welcome! Crafts, board games, electronic games, quiet space, family support and refreshments. This friendly group runs on the second Saturday of each month at St Leonards Church Hall Forres 1pm-3pm, Families from across Highland and Moray welcome. Check Facebook for details or email the organiser:
Email: Moraynairnstrathspey.branch@nas.org.uk
Updated: February 2025
NAS Virtual Highland Branch
https://www.facebook.com/NASHighland
Highland’s virtual branch offers support for autistic adults, parents, carers and families. Run by volunteers who have personal experience and expertise, they will be delighted to hear from you.
Email highland.branch@nas.org.uk
Updated: February 2025
NAS Scotland Online Social Groups
There are so many online social groups available for you to join to make new contacts, get peer support and practice social skills! Groups include Lego, Women/Girls, a youth Group, Politics and more. Whatever your interests they will match you up.
Email ScotlandSocialGroups@nas.org.uk
Updated: February 2025
Other Support Groups
This is Me Highland
https://www.facebook.com/thisismehighland1/
This is Me Highland is a charity founded by proactive, enthusiastic, caring parents. The aim of the charity is to help children and young people who have been diagnosed with a neurodevelopment disorder (diagnosed within the NDAS criteria) and their families by offering advice and support.
Updated: January 2025
Highland One Stop Shop (HOSS)
www.facebook.com/highlandonestopshop/
Run by Autism Initiatives Scotland this service is there to help autistic adults aged 16 and over in the Highland area. They offer social groups, advice and more.
Updated: January 2025
ARGH (Autism Rights Group Highland)
ARGH is an Autistic People's Organisation, run by and for Autistic adults. They are a collective advocacy, lobbying and campaigning group and have an autism alert card.
Updated: January 2025
Lochaber Autism Support Group
Lochaber Autism Support Group - Home | Facebook
A parent-led support group who meet in Lochaber on the first Saturday of every month. Contact via their Facebook page or email to LochaberAutism@hotmail.com
Updated: January 2025
Fox and Friends - Fox for All
https://www.foxandfriends.org.uk/projects
Fox For All offers activities and events to families living with a child, teen or adult with an additional support need. The group are building a range of services that will offer families and support staff opportunities to come together to try new things, have fun as a family and share their experiences.
Drop-in events:
Evanton - Tuesday 4.30pm-6.30pm
Dingwall - Thursday 10am-12pm
Invergordon - Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm
Drop In Clubs offer a safe space for ASN Teens & Adults to meet up and have some fun together We enjoy a range of family led activities each week, like crafts, gardening, cooking & games.
Email: info@foxandfriends.org.uk or text for more information 07756 862 109
Highlights Youth Club – Conon Bridge
The Youth Club is for young people with an additional support need and runs at the Leanaig Centre Conon Bridge on Mondays 5:30pm – 6.45pm. The group is for anyone aged 12-18 years (including P7 age group). Come along and have fun!! This is a joint project between Highland Council’s Youth Work Team and the Children’s Disability Service.
Margo Ramsay: margo.ramsay@highland.gov.uk
Louise Rose: louise.rose@highland.gov.uk
Updated: February 2025