My son is 19, has (mild) Aspergers and is coming to the end of college this summer and has applied to go to university next September. Thinking back to last summer when he was mostly stuck in front of a computer screen every day, I was wondering if anyone could suggest some kind of adventurous holiday that might be suitable, as he likes the outdoors if he has like minded pals to go with (thin on the ground). I have looked on the net, but all I can find that might interest him are for younger teens. The alternative is adult adventure holidays, but I suspect he might not enjoy those if everyone else is much older and not be bothered to befriend the slightly odd kid.
My 3 other children at this stage in their lives were doing similar things but as young leaders (eg Camp America, tall ships) and social holidays with friends and had jobs. My youngest son is a little immature and apt to hold back in case he is thought to be doing something wrong, though is unafraid of physical challenges. Learning some independence would be so good for his future, at university and beyond. Last year we left it all too late to arrange anything and now it seems that he is too old for the fun stuff. I think a summer job abroad might be difficult for him to manage, as most are rather exploitative at best.
If anyone has any ideas before we delve into adult adventure holidays, I'd be most grateful.
