Merton Mencap

Providing support and services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and their family carers in the London Borough of Merton

Talk Autism

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Social Prescriber Merton

Monday 14 October 2026, 10am – 12pm, Church Road Children Centre, 243 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BH

With Kelly Walker, Head of Social Prescribing for Merton

A social prescriber is a professional who connects individuals …

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Family Wellbeing Parenting Practitioner 

Monday 14 September 2026, 10am – 12pm, Church Road Children Centre, 243 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BH

With Claire Metcalf, Family Wellbeing Parenting Practitioner

This session will cover the Triple P parenting programmes for families in …

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Social Event – Walk & Talk at Morden Hall Park

Monday 13 July 2026, 10am –12pm, Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, SM4 5JD. Meet by the Stable Yard café for refreshments  (covered by us at Merton Mencap!)

Join us for a walk & talk in Morden …
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Merton Caring Community Connector (Carers First)

Monday 8 June 2026, 10am – 12pm, Church Road Children Centre, 243 Church Road, Mitcham CR4 3BH

With Surendran Sundralingam, Merton’s Caring Community Connector from Carers First

Surendran will be explaining his role, teeling us …

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Merton Mencap Carers Advisor

Monday 11 May 2026, 10am – 12pm, Church Road Children Centre, 243 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BH

With Sandra Watson, Merton Mencap Adult Carers Advisor

Caring for an adult with autism can affect your own …

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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Monday 9th March 2026, 10am – 12pm
Church Road Children Centre, 243 Church Road, Mitcham CR4 3BH

A talk by the SEND Community Outreach Officer

We will be joined by Tracy Clarke, Merton’s SEND Community Outreach Officer,
who …

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Wellbeing Team at Merton Talking Therapies

Monday 9 February 2026, 10am – 12pm
Church Road Children Centre, 243 Church Road, Mitcham CR4 3BH

Merton Talking Therapies is an NHS Service helping adults with their mood, anxiety and stress levels

We are joined …

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Merton Family Information and Support Hub

Monday 12 January 2026, 10am – 12pm
Church Road Children Centre, 243 Church Road, Mitcham CR4 3BH

FISH is a local organisation supporting families within the community

We will be joined by Early Help Support Co-ordinator …

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What is Talk Autism?

Talk Autism is a forum for parents and carers of children, young people and adults with autism in Merton.

Talk Autism runs monthly events for parents and carers on autism-related matters – for example, a talk about managing behaviours, establishing sleep patterns and routines.

We also run social events so parents and carers can meet each other, and we have a Talk Autism Whatsapp group where we post latest news.

See our Talk Autism events page for our latest events.

How do I join Talk Autism?

It’s free and easy

If you’re already known to us at Merton Mencap, contact us and tell us you’d like to become a Talk Autism member.

If you’re new to us, get in touch (see details below) and we’ll enrol you as a Talk Autism member. 

Once you become a member, you’ll automatically receive news about Talk Autism events and other things happening at Merton Mencap which could help you.  You’ll have the chance to join our Talk Autism Whatsapp group too if you wish.

You can leave Talk Autism at any time, just let us know and we’ll delete your details.

Do I need to book my place at Talk Autism events?

Yes please.  Places are often limited so it’s a good idea to book early.

To become a Talk Autism member and to book a place at any Talk Autism event, contact Maria Solari:

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07709 715 206

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