Autistic-Led Peer Support Groups, Part 2 with Stephane Guidon

Discover what’s possible when you connect peer to peer.  Why is it important for peer support groups to be led by autistic individuals? Autistic Self-Advocate Stephane Guidon shares what has worked for his peer groups at the National Autistic Society, the largest autism charity in the UK, dedicated to creating a society that works for autistic people. This episode is part 2 of our conversation, originally released on February 24, 2023. Among other things, we discuss: The importance of having an autistic person leading the peer group Challenges of sustaining autistic support groups Measuring success and impact Empowering autistic individuals Tips for finding support and resources To learn more about Stephane Guidon and his work, please visit our show notes at autism.org.uk. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey