Dr Anita Marsden (she/her)

Anita is passionate about understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families and this has been her special interest for over 25 years. Initially working as a therapist in families homes in the late 90’s, then as an academic in autism research. Following her doctoral training she has worked in a range of NHS settings, in national specialist and regional neurodevelopmental services offering assessment and therapeutic support. Anita helped to develop a psychology service within a community based multi-disciplinary team and is involved in multi-agency service development and co-production projects.

Anita is also an expert by experience, both as a neurodivergent individual and as a parent carer. Through her professional and personal life, Anita has had the privilege of a range of experiences that informs and shapes her work and passion for this field. Anita loves teaching, training and collaboratively writing, to share knowledge and have deep conversations. Personally, she loves adventures, cycle touring and wild swimming, especially in the cold and does a little pottery to fulfil her creative side.