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Young adults with autism and other neurodivergent conditions often face social isolation due to a lack of targeted programs beyond childhood, increasing risks of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. The Autism Society of San Diego (ASSD), with over 50 years of experience delivering impactful programs like its acclaimed Family Camps, is launching "Friendsgiving," a transformative camp for 100 neurodivergent young adults and their support persons. Held this November at Camp Marston in Julian, California, Friendsgiving offers sleep-away and day attendance options. Through activities like team-building workshops and role-playing, the camp fosters social skills, peer relationships, and conflict resolution, empowering participants during the transition to adulthood.
This $8,000 grant will fund food, lodging, and program materials at $97.50 per sleep-away camper, enabling 82 adults to attend. By equipping participants with tools for lasting connections and conflict resolution, Friendsgiving aims to deliver lasting mental health improvement for many in this underserved population.
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