Jigsaw Youth Club
Social Inclusion
We want to provide a survival camp for young people with Asperger's Syndrome.
About this cause
The objects of Jigsaw are to advance in life, relieve the needs of, and help young people with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism through the provision of recreational and leisure time activities. Jigsaw provides educational or diversionary activities, out of school activities that build confidence and develop skills in young people and vulnerable people. This includes a peer buddying scheme which increases the confidence of young people to participate. We operate on two levels. On Monday evenings, Saturday mornings and during school holidays we provide activities for young people who are aged between 10 and 25. During school term times (Monday to Thursday) we work with people on the spectrum who are not in full time education, employment or training.
How this cause brings people in the community together
The camp will enable the young people to develop their knowledge and skills in an outdoor environment. Outcomes will be improved team work, young people will have experienced a residential resulting in greater a major contribution to their physical and environmental education. The community benefits from young people who have developed greater social awareness.