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.  Aspires leaflet

Who is the group for?
ASPIRES is for young people aged 13 – 17 years who have a definite diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition.  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, St. Austell,  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 is to make friends, develop social skills 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 holiday activities during the school 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, Minack Theatre etc.

 What activities are available  at the Centres?                        Arts and Crafts,  Cookery, Pottery, Sports, Music, Chilling out and loads more.                          

So how do I get involved?

If you would like more information or are interested in making a referral, please contact Joanne Mann on 01209 218764 or jo@thedreadnought.co.uk

Referral form ASPIRES