Hi, I’m Anna and I'm autistic. I first found Aupeer as a newly diagnosed peer and found the groups unbelievably supportive. I felt amongst like-minded people and could ask all those questions I had after diagnosis, and receive really vaulable insight from people with lived experience. Most of all, I didn't feel alone anymore, and looked forward each week to seeing my peers.

I was then asked by Aupeer to train as a peer support facilitator and spent the next year training and facilitating groups. I increased our reach by setting up a brand new group and creating new connections.

I am now so humbled and excited to be given the opportunity to oversee and run this wonderful organisation, and I hope that Aupeer will continue to thrive, grow, and help as many people as we can. 

As well as being late diagnosed myself, I am also a mother to neurodivergent children aged 9 and 13. I am​ passionate about community, advocacy and self care, through connections. Each and every one of us, deserves to feel appreciated, empowered, heard, and seen.