ASPIRES
Autism Spectrum Programme = Inclusion, Recreation, Enjoyment and Socialising
Why would young people want to join this group?
Because it’ll be fun! Young people will be mixing and socialising with other young people like themselves.
Who is the group for?
ASPIRES is for children and young people aged 13 – 17 who have a definite diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. Young people need to be in mainstream education, although this includes specialist provision in mainstream schools, Education out of school, home tutored and Pencalenick School, Truro.
Where is it all happening?
Aspires groups are held in Launceston, Bodmin, Redruth and Penzance.
What is it all about?
To begin with – young people will join a weekly evening group held at a Centre. The aim of the group work is to make friends, develop social skill and confidence, to try new things, but most importantly . . . to have fun!
When young people are ready, we will help them link into community activities. Young people will choose an activity that they would like to do, they will have an ASPIRES worker accompany them to provide support until they are confident and comfortable enough to attend alone. In the past, young people have chosen:- archery, dance classes, youth clubs, bowling etc.
We also run a series of summer activities during the summer holidays. As a group, the young people choose the activities they want to do. We have undertaken activities such as:- cycling the Camel trail, bowling, horse-riding, rock climbing, visiting Flambards etc.
What activities are available at Centres?
- Arts and crafts
- Cookery
- Pottery
- Sports
- Music
- Chilling out
- And loads more!
So how do I get involved?
For more information about the project or if you are considering making a service request, please contact Jo Mann the ASPIRES Co-ordinator at the Pool Centre.