Facilitating Autistic Peer Support Groups: Creating Autism-Affirming Spaces to Build Support and Connection

Bird Sellergren, M.A., is an autistic advocate, group facilitator, coach, educator, mindfulness teacher, and founder of Bay Area Autism Collective (BAAC), a nonprofit organization that provides peer support groups for autistic adults. With expertise in neurodiversity, lived experience in the autistic community, and training facilitators to run autistic peer support groups, Bird offers unique insights into creating inclusive, mindful, autism affirming spaces for connection and support.