Autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions
Find out about services in Kingston for autistic people, people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other neurodivergent conditions.
Neurodiverse-friendly support services, clubs and activities
You can find a list of neurodiverse-friendly support groups and activities in Kingston on our partner site, Connected Kingston. You can make friends, talk about your experiences with people in a similar situation, or get help volunteering or finding a job.
We created the list in partnership with Connected Kingston and our experts by experience from the Autism and ADHD Partnership Board.
Find neurodiverse-friendly groups and things to do on Connected Kingston
Support for children
If your child needs support with a neurodivergent condition, or you think they might have one, you can find information about services for children on Achieving for Children
Getting a diagnosis
Some people only find out later in life that they have autism, ADHD, or another type of neurodivergent condition.
Speak to your GP if you think you might have one and want to explore getting a diagnosis. They will talk to you about the process and next steps.
Help for carers
If you regularly help to look after someone who is neurodivergent, specific support is available for you as a carer.
We’ve created guides about benefits, making decisions for someone else, and help looking after yourself as a carer. Read more about support available for carers
Peer support group
Kingston Carers’ Network runs a peer support group for carers of neurodivergent adults. The group meets every month and gives carers the chance to chat with others who may be in a similar situation to themselves. It is an opportunity to share stories and tips in a safe, non-judgmental space. Find out more about the Kingston Carers Network peer support group on Connected Kingston
Find out about funded care from adult social services
If your neurodivergent condition makes it hard to look after yourself and live your daily life, you might be eligible for funded care from us. Find out more about eligibility for social care
Help us improve things for autistic people and people with ADHD
We're working with local organisations and residents to create a new autism and ADHD strategy for adults and children.
We want to find out what is important to autistic people, people who have ADHD, and their families. This will help us make a plan of action to improve the lives of autistic people and people who have ADHD in Kingston.
The next part of engagement about the strategy began on 9 September. Find out more about how you can get involved on Kingston Let’s Talk
Join the Autism and ADHD Partnership Board
We set up the Autism and ADHD Partnership Board to ensure we implement the strategy and make the changes needed to improve things for autistic people and people with ADHD.
The board includes:
- experts by experience, meaning an autistic person or someone who has ADHD, or someone who might give support like a family member
- people who work to support autistic people, people with ADHD, and their families
Find out more by emailing adultscommissioning@kingston.gov.uk.
The language we’ve chosen
We understand that the language around neurodiversity is changing, and people may use different words to describe themselves and others. We’ve chosen to use ‘autistic person’ based on guidance from NHS England about making communication accessible
We will continue to listen to our experts by experience on our autism and ADHD partnership board and change the language we use if needed.