Type of service: Social groups

Friendship and activities for young people with ASCs. The Aspire Programme supports young people (9-18 year olds) in Cambridge who have been diagnosed with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) and who are in mainstream education. Our weekly autism specific youth clubs create a social space for members to interact at a level with which they are comfortable. We offer a high ratio of support from committed volunteers. Young people come to relax and be themselves, and to do things that they enjoy. There is no pressure to socialise, but members often find they enjoy sharing activities such as board games, pool, table tennis, lego, crafts or cooking, with others who have similar interests and difficulties. One member said, 'Autistic people just understand each other.'

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Young person

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific