Spectrum Adventures

🏕️🏕️ Allied Health friends at camp - Did you know each Spectrum Adventures camp gives you the opportunity to attend neuroaffirming Allied Health sessions and activities curated for our families and children?

🏕️🏕️ Highlight on our friend Kate - Kate is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), with a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approach to providing nutrition support and a passion working with neurodivergent young people with eating challenges. This year's camp saw her deliver parent sessions around eating differences in Autistic young people covering topics such as:

🍎 Why your neurodivergent young person is more likely to have feeding differences

🍎 Common nutrition related challenges and solutions for these

🍎 ARFID

🍎 Using supplements to meet nutritional gaps

🍎 Responsive feeding frameworks

🍎 A family approach to making changes

🏕️🏕️ Parents are able to attend our Allied Health sessions while their children connect over games and activities being run alongside in our sensory space, offering a unique opportunity for questions to be raised and build everyone's knowledge on these important topics and learnings.

🏕️🏕️ At Spectrum Adventures camp, we create a safe and inviting space to build capacity through knowledge sharing with families, allied health professionals, and experienced support workers and the power of collective learning 🤝 We are passionate about expanding our network and working together to create lasting impact! 💯

What would you like to see us cover in our future camps?




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💚💜💚 We'd like to take a moment to talk about the importance of finding your village, your community that shares your path.

Sometimes as parents of autistic children, we are told to find the things to fill our cup, to soak in the tub, to remember a mantra or two and find our inner peace in simple steps of self care...none of which connect us to others, or give us the opportunity to hear what someone else has done before, to share a laugh, a smile, or allow us to feel deeply alongside someone else who is looking for the energy to get back up and do the things.

💚💜💚 All the candles and bathbombs in the world do not take the place of connection. Of finding someone who knows your path, and sees you. That shared beverage, it can be caffeinated or not, it can be online, or in person.

For newly diagnosed families, finding community, and hearing other's stories can be incredibly insightful. We are thrust into the world of medical diagnosis, which is not strengths based at all, we are told of all the negatives....when our community can shine the light ahead.

💚💜💚 Social media, in fact facebook, offers us brilliant opportunities to connect to our village - to find groups that are local (or not) who can lighten your days with their latest discoveries, delights, and sometimes the fails that come with this path. My days are always lighter for the moments I find alongside my community in these here paths.

If you don't have a local group of autistic families to connect to, start your own! It all starts with one, and a genuine desire to find others and share.

💚💜💚 We'd love to hear the great groups and communities you've found alongside your family's journey.

🏕️🏕️ Allied Health friends at camp - Did you know each Spectrum Adventures camp gives you the opportunity to attend neuroaffirming Allied Health sessions and activities curated for our families and children?

🏕️🏕️ Highlight on our friend Sarah - Sarah is a clinical psychologist who has created a resource development space called Neurokin & Co and this year's camp saw her facilitate interactive sessions with children and parents working across a range of modalities, expression and movement

💜💚 With a vision to create collaborative industry partnerships, Sarah has designed Neurokin & Co as a hub of connection and design thinking to support resource creation for neurodivergence, at every stage of life. Sarah's mission is to continue co-creating empowering, engaging, and neurodiversity- affirming spaces for young people and their families.l.💜💚

💜💚💜 Spectrum Adventures camps have been a wonderful opportunity for Sarah to deliver parent information sessions around values, future career paths for their autistic young people and more. Her sessions are wonderfully informative and transformative!

🏕️🏕️ At Spectrum Adventures camp, we create a safe and inviting space to build capacity through knowledge sharing with families, allied health professionals, and experienced support workers and the power of collective learning 🤝 We are passionate about expanding our network and working together to create lasting impact! 💯

What would you like to see us cover in our future camps?




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💜💚💜 Sharing some more about Spectrum Adventures camps and what makes us unique in our delivery of supports for our autistic community.

💜 We've been running camps in South-East Qld since 2021 & most of us bring lived neurodivergent experience to our camp delivery.

💚 We offer an amazing sensory space co-designed with our resident Occupational Therapist with a range of sensory resources to help regulate and explore movement and address autistic needs. The space is available all weekend for our camp attendees to enjoy and explore.

💜 We communicate often - we share regular updates in the lead up to camp for our families including our camp program full of visuals to help autistic needs to prepare for camp and become familiar with the events ahead.

💚 Each camp has flexibility and low-demand activities on offer, giving a break from the schedule when needed to explore interests at an alternative pace.

💜 We are passionate about delivering strengths-based neuroaffirming supports, and continue our learning. We celebrate the wins when one of our camp attendees completes an activity or experience for the first time, and we love bringing our village together.

💚 there's a reason why all of our camp families come back! we would LOVE to meet your family at camp too!



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🧱 We thought we'd share some thoughts on how you can use building bricks to build connection amongst your Neurodivergent community.

🧱 Building Bricks are amazing at sparking the imagination, we've seen so many different themes at camp after camp, some people like to be really methodical around what they are building - replicating constructions they may have done before. Others take a free-form approach and are less structured in what they do.

What we can tell you, is that there is an amazing energy when we see the children at camp drawn to the pile of building bricks....some will visit just once during camp, for others it offers a quiet refuge and place for stillness and concentration, for beautiful hyperfocus to engage. And space is made for other to join in...to swap pieces, what looks like simple play to the untrained eye is a haven for our Autistics to connect.

🧱 Building blocks builds the foundation for connection. For friendships and community to develop naturally at its own pace while imaginations run wild with possibilities.

🧱 There is complete value in sourcing as many building bricks as you can, and providing space for your children to connect to build the world of their dreams - this approach can be used in small play groups, in schools or noisy spaces that need to offer an opportunity for people to explore quiet, unstructured play together.

Witness the transformative impact of our camps! 🌈✨

We pride ourselves on delivering safe and empowering environments for autistic children and teens to shine. With tailored activities and allied health sessions, we cultivate connections and friendships that last a lifetime.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us in 2025 and be a part of this incredible experience! 🏕️🌟



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🏕️🏕️ Allied Health friends at camp - Did you know each Spectrum Adventures camp gives you the opportunity to attend neuroaffirming Allied Health sessions and activities curated for our families and children?

🏕️🏕️ Highlight on our friend Jo - Jo is a neurodivese family therapist with a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Joanne has built a successful career that includes private practice, podcasting, and online training. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based, incorporating a variety of techniques including art therapy, lego therapy, systemic family therapy, walk & talk, and EFT, with a special focus on supporting parents through education and therapeutic support.

💜💚 Jo's session at camp will be an informal discussion with parents and carers with the following topics on offer
- why sustainable self care is vital and why it looks different to every ND person
- common conflict in the ND homes, plus ideas to resolve
- how we have become resources rather than human in our own family.
- managing complex and conflicting needs within the ND home
- being ok with being a little bit meh at things💜💚

🏕️🏕️ At Spectrum Adventures camp, we create a safe and inviting space to build capacity through knowledge sharing with families, allied health professionals, and experienced support workers and the power of collective learning 🤝 We are passionate about expanding our network and working together to create lasting impact! 💯

What would you like to see us cover in our future camps?

🌈 We are beyond proud of the results from our Spectrum Adventures camp - see the impact for yourself in our outcome report! 📈

🙌 The results are in! Camp exceeded expectations in fostering family relationships. Read all about it in our latest feedback sessions 🌳

🌈 Brightening up your day with heartwarming feedback from our camp families. It's amazing to see the positive effects of camp on our young campers! 💖 Our feedback sessions revealed how camp sparked a spirit of adventure and willingness to try new activities in our campers. 🎉

📊 Data speaks volumes! 🗣️ Listening to our families has been eye-opening. Their insights highlight the impact of Spectrum Adventures in our autistic community. 🌈💭

We are so pleased with the positive impact our camp program is having on our participants 💖 We are constantly working on enhancing our supports for autistic children and teens 🌈

Our camp program success gives us great joy! 😊 We are dedicated to delivering impactful and relevant supports for autistic children and teens and their families 🌻

🌟 Camp magic at its finest! 🌺 Join us in 2024 for an unforgettable experience! Only a few spaces left - grab yours now! 🌈 we would love to welcome you!



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💜💚💜 We wanted to talk for a moment about what it means to be a neurodivergent led organisation delivering neurodivergent supports from lived experience.

🧠 Embracing diversity 🌈 Our organization is led by neurodivergent individuals, bringing unique perspectives and insights to our support services.

🌈 Our dedication to enhancing social connections for autistic individuals is fueled by our hyperfixation for positive change 💪

🌺 We honour neurodiversity and foster a culture of inclusivity within our team 🌱 We amplify the voices of our neurodivergent community within our team, to offer peer-led discussions and support that is genuine, and offers a chance to learn from their unique perspectives.

We are also proudly offering neurodivergent therapists who bring unique perspectives and insights to our discussions and forums 🌟✨ offering warm circles of conversation and connection to our families while learning in a safe and inclusive space..

Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword for us, it’s at the core of everything we do 🌟

🌎 It’s our way of life in how we operate, how we live, how we breathe, how we continue to dream big and of course how we celebrate our neurokin forming connections. ✨

Neurodivergent led. Neurodivergent lived. These are very important words to us.💜💚💜

💜💚💜 Let's talk about our Welcome Book - our trusted resource for families attending each Spectrum Adventures camp! 📖

Our welcome book is the ultimate resource for families, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable stay with us 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Discover what's ahead for your weekend getaway with our colorful and visual guide 🌈📚

Our camp program is all about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our children and teens. 🌈 By sharing images ahead of time, we're helping them feel comfortable and excited for the weekend.

Stay informed and empowered with our guidance and resources designed to support families long after camp is over. 🌟📚

We are excited to share some incredible articles, blog posts, and artwork from the autistic community with our camp attendees! 🎨📚

Honoring and amplifying the voices of the autistic community is a top priority for us - join us in spreading love and understanding. ❤️🗣️

💜💚💜 What has been your favourite feature of our camp Welcome Book? What would you like us to include next?

We believe in the power of sharing stories and experiences to inspire and educate - let's continue uplifting each other's voices. 📝📣

Our Welcome Book is more than just a book - it's a companion that families can rely on for years to come. 📖💫



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Neurokinection
Thinker's Theatre
Reframing Autism
Tangalooma Island Resort
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

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💜💚💜 We are super excited to share the exciting news that our 2025 camps are now open for booking!!

We have opened our 2025 camps for bookings with our first three camps on offer seeing us return to our regular camp locations of Tangalooma Island and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and a new favourite back on the list - we are heading to Thunderbird Park!

✨ It's a thrill to see our 2024 camps thriving at Tangalooma & O’Reilly’s! 🌄 Building a community and fostering new relationships with each camp.

We asked for parent feedback and this comment by one of our parents has got us in the feels....hearing that our space helped their teen feel safe and supported to approach their neurokin and make a connection is what we wish for all of our camp attendees!

🌟 Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that we are now offering three unique experiences for our autistic families 🌳 From adventurous activities to serene nature retreats, we have something for everyone!

Our allied health and camp team have also grown with NEW workshops on offer at all locations enhancing your knowledge and understanding of autistic and neurodivergent issues and supports.

🦋 Adventure awaits! Our exciting activities are designed to provide fun and engaging experiences for our autistic families. From team challenges to sensory exploration, there's something for everyone!

🎉🏕️ Book your spot now for our 2025 camps! Spaces are limited, so don't wait!

We can't wait to welcome you to camp!



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🌟🏕️ At our camp, we provide access to an open sensory space that is specially curated and co-designed with our Allied Health team.

With the help of our Occupational Therapist, Exercise Physiologist, and Physiotherapist, we ensure that every child's sensory needs are met, allowing them to thrive and have a fantastic camp experience!

🧩🎯 Our camps strive to create an inclusive environment, where children and teens can explore a variety of resources and assistive technology designed to meet their sensory needs. Families will have the unique opportunity to observe, try, and interact with equipment that is usually hard to find elsewhere.

📚🔮 We believe in empowering children and teens by providing them with firsthand experience of books and sensory items that can support their needs both at home and beyond. Our camp offers a safe space for exploration and growth, where campers can discover new tools that enhance their journey. Join us in 2024 and embark on an adventure of self-discovery!

We are passionate about delivering amazing camps to autistic children and teens, where they can form connections and friendships that last a lifetime! 🌈🤝 Join us in 2024 and become a part of our camp family!




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