Autism

World Autism Acceptance Week (2 - 8 April 2026)

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 events and activities including online resources, podcasts, peer support groups and so much more. The National Autistic Society celebrate Autism Month April, you can find out more about what they are doing here: World Autism Acceptance Month 2026

The WAAW 2026 programme of events and activities is now live. Download the programme and the new Autism Resource Pack on the right of this page. Check back weekly for new activities or events.

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.