Our Visual Journal
Have a look below at what Appeer have been doing recently. We post these visual records on our social media too so do follow us!
Thank you so much to Faye and the Asda Foundation for this amazing grant. Thanks also to E, E and S for being in the photo with Caitlin and Nicki! @asdafoundationcharity #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
This session was the best tonic after the recent heat wave! Thanks Casey x #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting #heatwave #holidays🌴
Introducing nDreams Academy Summer Pipeline!
Our partner @ndreams_vr is offering a variety of work experience and workshop opportunities this summer.
nDreams Studio Work Experience: Application Deadline – 9 July
Monday 4th August – Friday 8th August
Farnborough and Brighton
Ages 18+
Eligibility applies
Applications are live now and close on Wednesday 9th July. You can apply directly here: https://ndreams.com/careers
#autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
This is this Wednesday! You can book Ask Casey via Eventbrite if you are not registered on COACHA https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/appeer-ask-casey-coping-with-holidays-and-the-changing-weather-tickets-1416226795469. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
🌟 Partner with Purpose 🌟
At APPEER, we’re building brighter futures for autistic girls and women across Surrey — but we can’t do it alone.
We’re inviting businesses to join us as corporate partners and make a real, lasting difference in the community. 🤝💜
✔️ Boost your brand’s social impact
✔️ Engage your team through meaningful collaboration
✔️ Help fund vital peer support, training, and outreach
Together, we can create a world where neurodivergent women are supported, understood, and empowered.
📩 Interested in partnering with us? Email annaliese@appeer.org.uk or visit www.appeer.org.uk to learn more.
#CorporateSocialResponsibility #SocialImpact #Neurodiversity #AutismSupport #APPEER #SurreyBusiness #GiveBack #CorporatePartnerships
🌟 Partner with Purpose 🌟
At APPEER, we’re building brighter futures for autistic girls and women across Surrey — but we can’t do it alone.
We’re inviting businesses to join us as corporate partners and make a real, lasting difference in the community. 🤝💜
✔️ Boost your brand’s social impact
✔️ Engage your team through meaningful collaboration
✔️ Help fund vital peer support, training, and outreach
Together, we can create a world where neurodivergent women are supported, understood, and empowered.
📩 Interested in partnering with us? Email annaliese@appeer.org.uk or visit www.appeer.org.uk to learn more.
#CorporateSocialResponsibility #SocialImpact #Neurodiversity #AutismSupport #APPEER #SurreyBusiness #GiveBack #CorporatePartnerships
Corporate Sponsorship and Partnership: Could your business or workplace support Appeer? If you want to find out more visit our website here: https://appeer.org.uk/corporate-funding-and-sponsorship
#autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting #corporatesponsorship #corporatesponsor #corporatepartnerships
We hold our Monthly Teen Groups once a month on a Sunday as a social space to connect with autistic peers. Our Chill and Chat session is always very popular; the girls can come and sit and listen or take part in a relaxed chat session. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
We are looking for new members to join our current board of 6 non executive directors.
1 x Chair of the Board of Directors plus Additional Non-Executive Directors
At this critical phase, we want to increase our capacity and breadth of expertise to support our growing work and vision for the future.
Why become a Director for Appeer?
Join a passionate, dedicated group of people working to change lives
Gain experience running a growing social enterprise
Improve society’s understanding and support for autistic girls and women
Put your knowledge and experience into something you can be proud of
Help shape the future of the organisation and make us the best we can be
If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact our HR Manager, Annaliese Boucher who can be contacted at annaliese@appeer.org.uk who will be happy to arrange this.
#autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
The next APPEER Women’s group is scheduled for Sunday 6th July 2025
Please note this will be the last Session before the summer break. Activities for this Session will include:
Cooking: Pasta Salad
Crafts will include: Affirmation Collages and Friendship Bracelets ( using cardboard loom method)
Facilitated chat/magazines/card games
If you have not already booked a place, bookings can be made by either logging into your Coacha account or contacting claire@appeer.org.uk to be added on manually and paying by bank transfer.
Please book on by 2nd July. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
It's a great day! You can now book Ask Casey via Eventbrite if you are not registered on COACHA. Casey has just told me that she will be sharing her Holiday and Travel Tool Kit during this session; its such a useful tool and well worth a look. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
We love seeing what a positive impact attending our Weekday Groups has on our participants. This is especially so for those who have been out of school and isolated for a long time. Learning to trust us is the first step which is why we operate a choice based curriculum. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
At Appeer we welcome individuals who identify as girls and women and/or those assigned female at birth who many be gender questioning and/or non binary. A few months ago Paula and Kris hosted a really useful training session for staff all about LGTBQIA+ and how we can better support our participants in sessions and beyond. We have since appointed Sally as our LGTBQIA+ Ally. Along with some lived experience Sally has been attending various events to ensure she is in the best position possible to support and champion our LGTBQIA+ participants and staff. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting #lgtbqia #lgtbq #lgtbq #pride
Our lovely Neurodiversity Facilitator Casey is going to be taking her famous "Casey's Space" segment ONLINE! The first/pilot Online "Ask Casey" Session will be all about the Summer and how this can affect autistic girls and women. Casey will share some of her lived experience, including the strategies she uses to cope in the Summer, and answer any questions you may have. This session is for Parents and Carers or those in our community who are over 18. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
Nicki, Casey and Caitlin work hard to make our Online Sessions really accessible. These sessions are a great starting point for those new to Appeer as they offer a low demand environment with no pressure to have cameras or microphones on. You can just watch if you like. If you have any ideas for Minecraft build challenges or Roblox games do comment below as we would love to hear your ideas. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
The next APPEER Women’s group is scheduled for Sunday 8th June 2025
Activities for this Session will include:
Cooking: Gingerbread flapjacks
Crafts will include making unicorn dreamcatchers and making your own stickers
Facilitated chat/magazines/card games
If you have not already booked a place, bookings can be made by either logging into your Coacha account or contacting claire@appeer.org.uk to be added on manually and paying by bank transfer.
Please book on by 3rd June 2025
Joining instructions will be sent out ahead of the Session.
https://www.appeer.org.uk/appeer-young-womens-group
Looking for activities this summer? Look no further! Book via your COACHA account. If you have any queries email claire@appeer.org.uk #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting #summerholidays2025
Nicki hosted another fun Minecraft Session online with the Teens the other evening. Some of our girls find coming to our in-person Groups overwhelming but are still able to connect with us and their peers online. They don't have to have their camera on to take part in the Minecraft build and the conversation so it makes joining in much more comfortable. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting #minecraftbuilds #minecraft
Our young women are very talented. Cake decorating was part of this week's session plan along with a walk around the lake, cork board making and paperback book roses crafting. The young women are able to connect and chat whilst engaging with the activities Kris plans. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
At last Sunday's Girls Group the girls were able to enjoy the sunshine outside. C and S made a bubble mixture - it didn't really work at first, but, they adapted and used a straw to blow bubbles into the bowl which made lots of bubbles to play with! One of the girls was new to the Group and found it difficult to speak to the others but she was able to connect with her peers through the bubble fun! #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
Thanks so much to T who lead an outdoor Zumba session at last month's Teen Group. It was lots of fun! #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
At our AP we don't just stay at the setting. Most weeks we go out for a walk to the shops or the recreation ground but once a term we also go on a community visit to help with the girls' confidence in other settings. Many of our participants have been at home for a long time and being out in public feels really overwhelming. We support them to come out and about as much as we can. This term we did a self guided tour of @rhswisley and would like to thank the support from all the staff there.
#autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
Do you live in Maybury or Sheerwater? Are you or someone you know autistic? Appeer support autistic girls and women and those around them in Woking and we want to find out more about YOU! Do you have 3 minutes to complete a short survey so we can better support autistic girls and women and those around them in your area? Click the link https://forms.gle/eKmjYfynu67fRo878 to fill out a quick Google form. We so appreciate it xx #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting #sheerwater #maybury
Thank you so much for having us. It was great to meet the school and family support professionals at our training session in back in March. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting #autisticoutreach #schooltraining #insetday
We now run 4 groups on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for autistic girls 10 - 18 as well as a weekly group for autistic young women up to age 25. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparent #senparenting
It can be tricky having a day so different to the norm- just like Christmas. Do it your way….#autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
A parent of an autistic girl writes to her younger self #appeeryoungerself #autismawarenessmonth #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
The North West Surrey Additional Needs Service Showcase will be held in Egham! Hosted by the Surrey Family Information Service in partnership with @familyvoicesurrey Surrey, the event offers a fantastic opportunity for families and professionals who support them to explore and connect with a variety of local services, organisations, and charities.
No need to book, just drop in! Tuesday 29th April, 10am to 3pm at the Easter Centre, St John's Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham, TW20 9HR
If you “mother” today is your day. Celebrate all you achieve. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
Looking for a new role? Working part time and helping support autistic girls and women? #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
You can join our facilitated Minecraft and Roblox Sessions every couple of weeks. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
This week at our Weekday Young Women’s Group the brief was to create some physical context for the mini figures which were already provided. Whilst F was creating hers a small group of us including her were having a conversation around neurodivergence, the similarities between ADHD and autism in women, self identification as well as formal diagnosis and more recent theories regarding neurodiversity e.g monotropism that are emerging. We think they inspired her scenes in these photos. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
The next APPEER Women’s group is scheduled for Sunday 6th April 2025
Activities for this Session will include:
Cooking: Easter Biscuits
Crafts: Hama Beads and Fidget Spinners ( make your own)
Facilitated chat/magazines/card games
NB: There will be no Yoga Session this month.
Bookings can be made by either logging into your Coacha account or contacting claire@appeer.org.uk to be added on manually and paying by bank transfer. autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #hampshire #berkshire
Please book on by 1st April 2025
Kris and Sally are truly connected! This was last week at our outdoor community visit with our Weekday Groups. The girls tried lots of new activities including archery and really pushed themselves out of their comfort zones. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting #internationalwomensday
Have you booked for our next session on 9th March? We will be baking - Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. We will be crafting- Paint your own Paint Pots and Bookmarks
And as always have lots of facilitated chat. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
We have truly become a community since we met all you lovely people for the first time and our groups have multiplied and grown over the years. We are so excited for the future! #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
#senparent #senparenting
⏰ TONIGHT ⏰ Bookings Close at 4pm ⏰ Appeer Parent/Carer Expert Talk in February.
Who for: Parents/carers of autistic and neurodivergent daughters (and young people assigned female at birth) aged 10-18
Date and Time: 7-8 pm, 3rd February 2025
Title: Managing Behaviour and Aggression for Parents/Carers of Autistic and Neurodivergent Girls (and those assigned female at birth) aged 10-18
Overview:
Kirsty Mingard works with families of Autistic young people in crisis and we are so pleased that she has offered to come and share her experience and knowledge with Appeer parents and carers. So we would like to offer a Zoom presentation on Monday 3rd February from 7pm to 8pm. Places need to be booked in advance. Any questions in advance, please contact paula@appeer.org.uk
This session will be on Zoom. This will be an online presentation followed by for Q&A. Please try to arrive promptly as if you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be admitted to the session. If you do miss the session due to your caring commitments, please email claire@appeer.org.uk for an overview about what was covered.
What is the cost?
£5.00 per ticket
How do I book?
Book via your COACHA account. #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD #senparenting #senparent
We can’t wait to see the amazing activities Nicki has planned for the next few months! #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #AuDHD
This week we welcome Sam as our new CEO. Sam will be leading Appeer into 2025 and beyond, building on the momentum we have built over the last 5 years. Exciting times ahead! #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #surreylife #woking #ehcp #alternativeprovision #ebsna #eotas #send #sen #hampshire #berkshire #westsussex
The Future Echo Charitable Trust supports organisations globally to help mitigate the effects of climate change; educate children; promote equality, diversity and inclusion; help protect vulnerable women and children; and improve the lives of people around the globe. They say, “Our goal is to create change that lasts, and improve the lives of everybody around the world.” Find out more on their website www.thefutureecho.org #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #send #surrey #surreylife
5 years of support for autistic girls, from our first face to face group a month before the pandemic to countless Zoom activity sessions during Covid to our current offer of Monthly and Weekday Girls Groups, Ad Hoc and Online Sessions 💓#autisticgirls #surrey #woking #actuallyautistic #autismawareness
Yesterday we celebrated 5 amazing years with an Anniversary Afternoon Tea to thank all our incredible donors, supporters, and community partners as a way to express our heartfelt thanks to those who have been instrumental in Appeer's journey so far. We were honoured that the Mayor of Woking, Cllr Louise Morales could attend, cut our birthday cake and close the party with such an inspiring speech. Thank you everyone who came and especially to our young people and parents who were so brave to talk to our guests about their experiences of Appeer. We couldn't be prouder or more grateful to you all. Not many dry eyes in the room! #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #surrey #woking
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