
What we’re about
Welcome to ND Smiley! Your Neurodiverse community in London.
We embrace all things Neurospicey, so join us at one of our events to socialise, share your experiences (or don't) and feel free to unmask in the presence of others who know.
We try to make our venues as accessible as possible and offer arts and crafts, games and relaxed socialising (with cue cards encouraged for those that would like to use them). There will also be peer support at hand to help unravel the overwhelming mysteries of advocacy and assessments.
So come along and find a friendly face at ND Smiley.
Neurodivergents of London, you have finally found your tribe!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- ND Smiley Walk @ One Tree Hill & Peckham RyeOne Tree Hill, Honor Oak, London
### 🌿 ND Smiley Walk @ One Tree Hill & Peckham Rye
**🗓 Sunday 14 September 2025 | 🕑 Meet at 2:00pm📍 Meeting Point: Entrance to Honor Oak Park Station
👣 Hosted by Jane
Join us for a gentle afternoon wander over One Tree Hill and on to Peckham Rye, green spaces in South East London — perfect for anyone who enjoys a peaceful walk and quiet connection.
We’ll meet outside Honor Oak Park, where Jane will be waiting to greet you. From there, we’ll enjoy walking through the woods on One Tree Hill and onto Peckham Rye.This walk is low-pressure and ND-friendly — there’s no expectation to chat or perform, just come as you are. There will be opportunities to pause, sit, and take things slow.
Feel free to bring water, snacks, sun protection, or anything else that helps you feel comfortable.
### 🌧 Weather + Access Info
This event will go ahead unless it’s very wet — we’ll update via Instagram @ndsmiley on the day if anything changes. Paths are uneven in places and may be muddy after rain. Let us know if you’d like more detailed access info.
Please note: ND Smiley is slowly transitioning away from Meetup.
To stay updated on all our future events and activities, please join us on Eventbrite and subscribe to our newsletter on Substack.💌 Substack includes monthly themes, behind-the-scenes stories, and the chance to share your voice in our growing neurodivergent community.https://ndsmiley.substack.com
🎟️ We recommend booking via Eventbrite where possible, as Meetup may no longer show all our listings. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/nd-smiley-cic-74552689693
🙏 We run ND Smiley as a small not-for-profit. If you enjoy our events, please consider supporting us with a small donation at Open Collective.https://pay.collctiv.com/nd-smiley-19237
📸 Photo Notice:
We sometimes take photos at events to share on social media and in our newsletter. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let us know when you arrive.Thank you for being part of this growing community!
- ND Smiley Book Club (3) - Exciting Times by Naoise DolanLink visible for attendees
### 📚 ND Smiley Online Book Club (Zoom)
🗓 Thursday 25 September 2025 | 🕖 7:00–8:00pm📍 Online (Zoom link will be emailed before the session)💬 Hosted by ND Smiley
Join us for our next ND Smiley Book Club — a relaxed, no-pressure online space to talk about books, neurodivergence, and whatever tangents we end up on.You don’t need to be a big reader, and you definitely don’t need to have finished the book. Come along whether you’ve read every page, skimmed a few chapters, or just want to listen in.
This month's book will be: Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan
When you leave Ireland aged 22 to spend your parents' money, it's called a gap year. When Ava leaves Ireland aged 22 to make her own money, she's not sure what to call it, but it involves:- a badly-paid job in Hong Kong, teaching English grammar to rich children;
- Julian, who likes to spend money on Ava and lets her move into his guest room;
- Edith, who Ava meets while Julian is out of town and actually listens to her when she talks;
- money, love, cynicism, unspoken feelings and unlikely connections.Exciting times ensue.
### 📖 What to Expect
- A gentle, friendly space
- Optional sharing — no pressure to speak
- Neurodivergent-friendly discussion
- Tangents and tea always welcome
### Please note:
### ND Smiley is slowly transitioning away from Meetup.
To stay updated on all our future events and activities, please join us on Eventbrite and subscribe to our newsletter on Substack.
💌 Substack includes monthly themes, behind-the-scenes stories, and the chance to share your voice in our growing neurodivergent community.https://ndsmiley.substack.com
🎟️ We recommend booking via Eventbrite where possible, as Meetup may no longer show all our listings. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/nd-smiley-cic-74552689693
🙏 We run ND Smiley as a small not-for-profit. If you enjoy our events, please consider supporting us with a small donation at Open Collective.https://pay.collctiv.com/nd-smiley-19237
📸 Photo Notice:
We sometimes take photos at events to share on social media and in our newsletter. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let us know when you arrive.
Thank you for being part of this growing community!