Autistic-led Peer Support

Aupeer provides online Peer Support Groups

For Autistic Adults
By Autistic Adults

Wednesday Weekly Group 10 AM

Register your details here to join our Wednesday Peer Support Group. Meeting weekly on Zoom.

Thursday Weekly Group 10:30 AM

Register your details here to join our Thursday Peer Support Group. Meeting weekly on Zoom.

Saturday Monthly Group 10 AM

Register your details here to join our Saturday Support Group. Meeting monthly on Zoom.

What is autistic-led peer support? Is it right for me?

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What happens at an Aupeer group?

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Find out exactly what happens when you sign up with us. From registration, to attending your first group. Includes what to expect and how it works.

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Run by volunteers

Aupeer is a Community Interest Company. We are entirely run by autistic individuals who volunteer their time. Because of this, we practice planned self care breaks throughout the year. Find out more...

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Would you like to support us?

We are looking for organisations and individuals to sponsor peer places and support our community. We also appreciate any donations towards our Community Interest Company which is run by volunteers and not for profit.

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Meet the Aupeer Team

All of our team are volunteers with a passion to support others. We are autistic either by diagnosis or self identification. We understand what it can be like living as an autistic person in a neurotypical world with most of us discovering our own neurodivergency later in life. We don't always have all the answers, and we sometimes burn out too. But we believe wholeheartedly in the incredible benefits of peer support. We encourage you to show up exactly as you are and we believe in fostering a positive and empathic outlook on our authentic selves. We are all friendly, sometimes a little messy and we practice self care. We care deeply for our community and we aim to support as many people as we can.

Director

Charlotte Rutherford

Charlotte set up Aupeer in 2021 after experiencing a lack of support after her own diagnosis and wanting to meet and support others going through similar experiences. Charlotte is a fan of cats, cryptic crosswords and green tea.

Managing Director & Peer Support Lead

Anna Harvey

Anna is responsible for the overall running of Aupeer and facilitates peer support groups. Anna discovered her neurodivergency and was diagnosed in her forties and is mum to two neurodivergent children. She loves hiking, gardening and good coffee.

Peer Support Facilitator

Penny Farrell

Penny is a group facilitator and a long time supporter of Aupeer, joining originally as a peer in 2022. Penny is a born advocate. She is passionate about stammering pride and challenging misunderstanding and stigma around stammering as well as advocating for her neurodivergent community.

Peer Support Facilitator

Angee Paxton

Angee is a group facilitator and has been a long time member of our weekly Wednesday group. Angee has previous experience advocating for understanding around mental health challenges in young people. She has much lived experience with neurodivergence and is a huge fan of dogs!