Dundee Connections

We hold Advice Drop In sessions on a weekly basis. This is a space to talk through any questions that you may have or to simply come in for a chat with one of our Community Advisors about any topics that you would like to discuss.

Advice Drop In slots are held at our office at 45 North Lindsay Street in Dundee as follows:

• Mondays at 1pm – 3pm
• Thursdays at 10am – 12pm

Connections on the Road

Our community advice drop-ins offer a relaxed, safe space to ask questions and seek 1:1 advice in various locations across Dundee. One of our Community Advisors will be on hand for a chat about anything you would like to discuss. There is no need to register to attend; just drop in at any time during the session. Please note there could be a short wait time if our advisor is already speaking with someone when you arrive.

Where to find us:

Autistic Adult Peer Support Network

Our Dundee Connections Autistic Adult Peer Support Network is a space for autistic adults 18+. The group is an autistic safe space and provides a relaxed and friendly space for individuals to support each other and discuss their experiences as an autistic individual.

Our Autistic Adult Peer Support Network takes place fortnightly on Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings at our North Lindsay Street Office. Please email dundeeconnections@scottishautism.org or call 03030 034 020 to book your place.

Social Connections @ Cake or Dice

Come along to our social connections group at Cake or Dice. Social Connections is for autistic adults 18+, where individuals can enjoy playing tabletop games or just get a hot drink or a slice of cake, whilst reconnecting and meeting new people.

This group is an autistic safe space and provides a relaxed and friendly space for individuals to share a social space together and build connections with each other.

Social Connections takes place fortnightly on a Thursday during the day, at Cake or Dice Community Cafe, 89 Commercial Street, Dundee. Please email dundeeconnections@scottishautism.org or call 03030 034 020 to book your place.

Social Connections @ Showcase The Street Tech Hub

Come along to our Social Connections group in collaboration with Showcase The Street Tech Hub. Social Connections is for autistic adults 18+, where people can enjoy access to a virtual reality arcade and technology experience centre, whilst reconnecting and meeting new people.

This group is an autistic safe space and provides a relaxed and friendly space for people to share a social space together and build connections with others.

Social Connections at Showcase Tech Hub takes place monthly on a Thursday during the day, at Showcase The Street Tech Hub, Dundonald Street, Dundee. Please email dundeeconnections@scottishautism.org or call 03030 034 020 to book your place.

Please note, all our groups outlined above are for anyone living in Dundee who identifies as autistic (with or without a formal diagnosis), but they are also open to individuals living across Tayside who are currently awaiting an autism assessment.

Fiona – Senior Community Advisor

Fiona has worked within Scottish Autism since 2007, working alongside autistic people and their families, through direct practice and management roles. In her current role, she is responsible for the day to day management of Dundee Connections service and supporting the team.

“It has been a pleasure to be a part of developing Dundee Connections over the past year. I am looking forward to continuing to support the Autistic Community within Tayside and developing future steps based on the feedback we have received from those we support.”

Fi – Community Advisor

Fi joined Scottish Autism at the launch of Dundee Connections and led the first Peer Support Network group in July 2024. The network has since more than doubled in size, with regulars helping shape it into the supportive community it is today. Previously, Fi worked in the NHS as a Nurse Specialist in Family Liaison, then ran various community wellbeing projects as a Bibliotherapist, Coach, and Counsellor.

“I’ve enjoyed listening to the voices of the autistic individuals visiting Dundee Connections attending groups and one-to-one appointments, and capturing what it is that individuals want and need most from the service.”

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.

“I am very excited to be joining the Dundee Connections team. As an advocate for the neurodiverse community, I am passionate about creating accessible, fair and safe environments where autistic individuals can thrive.”

Zofia – Community Advice Services Manager

Zofia has been with Scottish Autism for over 6 years and has taken on a number of different roles within our community advice services. Zofia has worked within the third sector for a number of years working with and alongside autistic people and their families, through direct practice, project development and management roles.

Zofia’s key interests encompass person centredness, encouraging autonomy and empowerment, that enables autistic people and their families to have their voices to be heard and understood.

“It’s been lovely to watch Connections grow and evolve since the launch. We look to extend the service’s reach and explore new collaborations across Dundee and Tayside, all rooted in the feedback we receive.”