Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
I am the mother of a young man wild mild autism and a language disorder. He is 22 years old, and has recently got a full time job which he is really enjoying! (I am very proud of him :))
He has told me he woud like to go on holiday. He doesn't really have friends he can go with and I can understand that he would rather not go with his mother! So he would be going alone.
Does anyone have any recommendations of companies/organisations that offer supported holidays that he could go on? He would prefer physical doing-things type holidays with people his own age or near.
Any help gratefuly welcomed. Especially if you have personal experience of these holidays.
Thank you very much.
Hiya,
Just wanted to quickly jump and suggest our section about holidays and days out. We're sorry it's mainly writing from the point of view of a parent with younger children (hopefully this will be improved soon) but you may find some of the content helpful.
There is a specific section on venus that have said they work to be autism friendly - so could be the best place to start - http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/out-and-about/holidays-and-days-out/holidays-autism-friendly-venues.aspx
The section as a whole may also be useful despite the younger age focus - http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/out-and-about/holidays-and-days-out.aspx So hopefully a little help but be fantastic to hear from other community members about where they may have enjoyed particular holidays or how they structured days out and trips.