Autistic Inclusive Meets

A truly inclusive autism association

Welcome to AIM

Autistic Inclusive Meets is a not-for-profit organisation created by autistic people to enable families with autistic children, and autistic individuals to get out into the community and socialise in an accepting, inclusive environment with like-minded peers.

We provide support and advice to families and individuals, promote acceptance of autism through education of the general public, and protect autistic rights by campaigning against autistic mistreatment.

Please read our latest advisory regarding the coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic here.

We promote acceptance and fight mistreatment. We also run weekly community groups and hold meet-ups and parties.

Play and Social Groups

*** NOTICE *** (updated 27th September 2020)
Following government guidance our Thursday group is now able to meet with certain restrictions. Our other groups are still suspended until further notice.

Booking Essential

https://autisticinclusivemeets.org/2020/09/27/aim-groups-are-reopening/

Our sessions allow time for socialising and exploring new interests while also having an opportunity to keep fit! The parents also enjoy the chance to meet and discuss education strategies, have a cup of coffee and seek support and friendship from each other.

Monday Playgroup

Mondays 4-6pm (3-5pm between 22nd July and 19th August and no group on August Bank Holiday 26th.)

Brookhill Children’s Centre
130 Brookhill Road
Woolwich SE18 6UZ

Social Group

Thursdays 12pm to 2.30pm

Woolwich Common Youth Club
Block 2 Nightingale Place
Woolwich SE18 4HE

Drop-in Group

Next dates: 5th Jan and 23rd Feb

Last Sunday of every month, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Nightingale School
7 Bloomfield Road
Woolwich SE18 7JJ

Football

** PLEASE NOTE ** Due to the coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic we will be temporarily suspending football coaching after the 14th March session which will go ahead as planned

Saturdays from 11:30am

£3 per attendee, ages 5-15 years

Footscray Rugby Sports and Athletic Club,
239a–241 Footscray Road,
London,
SE9 2EL

Events and Fundraising

We hold regular meet-ups for meals and parties, many of which are generously supported by individuals and businesses in the community. Here’s a list of our upcoming events:

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Autistic Pride Picnic 2021

AIM proudly invite you to our second Autistic Pride event! We’ve had to push it back until July 2021 due to the COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing, but we’re determined that it will happen. A celebration of autistic culture, history and our wonderfully diverse families! This one will be even better as we are combining it with an Autistic Craft Fair!

Christmas Craft Fair

Sunday, December 1st, 2019 from 1-4pm

Autistic stallholders selling their own art, books, jewellery and more

Pick up a unique gift for Christmas!

Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE

Summer Party

Come along to our Summer Party!

August 9th, 2–5pm at Woolwich Common Community Centre, London SE18 4DW

Craft Fair

Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 1-4pm

Autistic stallholders selling their own art, books, clothing and more

Nightingale School, 7 Bloomfield Road, Woolwich SE18 7JJ

Autistic Pride Picnic

Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 12-4pm

AIM proudly invite you to our first Autistic Pride event! A celebration of autistic culture, history and our wonderfully diverse families!

Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE

Latest News

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Testimonials

See what some of our attendees have said about us:

For my son, he has a direct way of interacting if he chooses to.

Shazna Rashid

Great people, great atmosphere, great play time for my son!

Dominika Nur
Autistic-led — Nothing about us without us