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Without us, many more people in North-West London would feel isolated, vulnerable and alone. Last year, we reached over 4,000 individuals, and helped them to thrive. Help us support and empower even more ADHD and Autistic people, raise awareness and acceptance, and improve access to services throughout North-West London.
Donate, and help us support more ADHD/autistic individuals and their families.

Our Services

We support, so that neurodivergent individuals and their families can receive the services they need throughout their journey, both pre- and post- diagnosis.

Resources

We educate individuals and professionals, so that everyone in Northwest London and beyond has a better understanding of what it means to be autistic/ADHD.
Access our support information, resources, handouts, and links.
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About Us

We empower those who access our services to share their needs and wants, so that the support services we offer are tailored to our neurodivergent community.

What CAAS Does - Video

Welcome to the Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS). This video tells you some more about some of the services we offer and the people we support.

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Our Impact

We are proud that the work we do makes a meaningful difference for those we support. Read our latest impact report to find out why what we do matters.

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Our Story

Since our inception in 1996, we have worked to support, educate, and empower ADHD and autistic individuals, families, their communities and professionals in North-West London.

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Our People

Our work is only possible thanks to our wonderful teams of committed staff and trustees.

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Our Centre

We have three main offices, one each for our adult, youth, and family services. Visit them virtually here.

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Whether it's jumping out of a plane or hosting a local bake sale, your fundraiser means the world to us.
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Latest News

Hello and welcome. We are the Centre for ADHD and Autism Support, and we are here to help ADHD or autistic people, their families, and the professionals who work with them.

If you live in North West London we would love to invite you to one of our support groups. Our drop-ins are unlike our other services in that you don’t need to book, you can just turn up! Navigate to www.adhdandautism.org/services to learn more about our services and find the next drop-in. If you want to find out what’s happening next, visit our website diary.

If you find it easier to read the website in different colours or fonts, please click on the “accessibility tools“ icon at the bottom of the website, to see the different readability options. If you prefer to read the website in different languages, please click the “translate” button at the top of the website.

Together we can make the world a better place where everyone feels they belong. 

Steve Parkinson (CEO)

Kailey Sharratt | Trustee

Kailey Sharratt is Head of Security Governance, Risk and Compliance at Westfield Specialty Insurance. She brings extensive experience in information and cyber security across insurance, financial services and the public sector. Her work focuses on improving security posture, strengthening controls, managing risk and building organisational resilience.

Fabi Thomas | Trustee

Fabiola Thomas  brings over 20 years of HR experience gained across complex global organisations.  As Group HR Director for Functions and Head Office at BAE Systems, Fabi partners with executive leaders to shape people strategy, lead organisational transformation, and build high-performing, inclusive cultures. Her expertise spans organisational design, workforce strategy, leadership development, culture change, talent management, and employee engagement across diverse sectors and international markets.  Fabi holds a First Class Honours degree in Business Administration & Management and German Studies from Oxford Brookes University and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Lucy Dunn | Trustee

Lucy brings over 20 years’ experience in public sector leadership, governance and strategic programme delivery. Lucy works for a partnership of local authorities, where she leads collaborative programmes across West London boroughs, working with local authorities, government, industry and community partners. Her work spans digital inclusion, infrastructure, strategy and cyber resilience. She has extensive experience of Board-level governance, risk management, assurance and stakeholder engagement, helping organisations navigate complex challenges, manage risk and deliver positive outcomes for communities.

Lucy also brings valuable lived experience being part of a neuro-diverse family. Having accessed CAAS’s support and training, she understands first-hand the difference its services can make to individuals and families. She is passionate about ensuring neurodivergent people and their families are supported, understood and empowered, and looks forward to contributing her professional expertise and personal perspective to CAAS’s strategic direction and future development.