What is Aspirations?
It is a 50 week a year life skills programme for anyone over 16 years with autism spectrum conditions, such as Aspergers Syndrome and high functioning autism. Working in small groups we promote:
· social contact
· self awareness
· an understanding of others
· strategies to cope with anxiety and anger management, and
· independent living and employability skills.
You are supported to cope with everyday situations such as communications, relationships, work placements, work experience and flexibility. Some learners, including those with university degrees, are supported to get and maintain a job. We also have employment links with local businesses such as ARM.
Popular regular activities include:
· Our mini social enterprise, Andy’s Tuck shop, is managed and run by Aspirations. Learners’ communication and money skills are developed as they carry out market research, budget and sell produce both at Red2Green and to local businesses.
· Jasper is our therapy dog in training. He is great for helping with relaxation and communication skills. He has passed his puppy school, induction, novice and graduate classes and has just completed his pre-advanced class.
· Mindfulness sessions are perfect for helping with anger management and anxiety issues
· Learners are just starting to get involved with our new community café in Bottisham.
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Where is Aspirations?
Most sessions take part at our modern barn conversion in the peaceful countryside setting at Swaffham Bulbeck. Because of our unique location, we frequently go outside to make the most of the Cambridgeshire countryside.
We run some sessions at our garden in Bottisham where you can take part in horticultural and retail activities providing work experience, training and fun. We also go out and about, such as bowling in Cambridge.
When is Aspirations?
Aspirations now runs 50 weeks a year, from Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3pm. You are welcome to come for just a day or all week. We also offer half day options to suit funding and budgets.
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Getting to Aspirations
Because of our unique rural location, we have our own transport service which collects people in the morning and takes them home at the end of the day.
Support at Aspirations
By prior arrangement we can offer one-to-one support to anyone taking part in our activities.
Fancy a taster session?
Get in touch if you would like to come along for a taster session.
To find out more
To find out more ring us on 01223 811662, email info@red2green.org or fill out the contact form below and we will get in touch with you.