Parent and Carers Group, with Dundee Carers Centre
This group is for autistic adults in Dundee, at any point during their diagnosis journey, including those who self-identify as autistic. Connections also support those in Perth and Angus who are awaiting an autism assessment through the Tayside Adult Autism Consultancy Team (TAACT).
If you have not had contact with our Dundee Connections team previously please contact us by emailing dundeeconnections@scottishautism.org or call 03030 034 020 prior to booking.
We are delighted to be collaborating with Dundee Carers Centre to launch a series of group sessions for parents and carers of autistic adults (18+). These sessions will provide opportunities for networking, peer support, and open discussion around a variety of helpful topics. A member of our Connections team will also be present to share perspectives and advice.
Session Theme:
March’s session will focus on guilt and resentment and a counsellor from Dundee Carers Centre will be in attendance.
Numbers attending the groups are limited to ensure a comfortable space for all therefore booking is essential. To find out more or to book to attend, please contact us at dundeeconnections@scottishautism.org or call 03030 034 020.
Meet the Hosts
Fi – Community Advisor (She/ Her)
Fi joined Scottish Autism when Dundee Connections opened in May 2024. She has worked in health & social care for over 20 years, as a nurse, a counsellor, and a bibliotherapist. She is also an artist, and has an MA in Creative Writing. She creates autobiographical work, often about ways we care for ourselves and one another.
Fi is autistic, and runs both the Autistic Adult Peer Support Network and Social Connections groups as part of her role at Dundee Connections.
Orla – Community Advisor
Orla joined Scottish Autism in September 2025, in her role as Community Advisor. Orla has previously worked in a variety of jobs and sectors including health care and third sector roles. Orla is passionate, open minded and keen to learn and develop in her role as Community Advisor.
Fiona – Senior Community Advisor
Fiona joined Scottish Autism in September 2007, working as an Autism Practitioner before becoming a Senior Autism Practitioner and completing SVQ4 Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10. Fiona is now a Senior Community Advisor within our Dundee Connections service, providing support, advice and signposting for Autistic Adults in Dundee.
Outside of work, Fiona has a busy family life but when she does get time for herself, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, knitting and yoga.
