Doing Respite Differently

Supported Respite Adventures for Autistic & ASN Young Adults

  • Fun Adventures & Activities

  • Fully Supported

  • Small Sociable Groups

  • Trusted Activities Partners

Let's Go On A Supported Adventure!

Meet new friends, try new things and have the time of your life with fully supported respite adventure holidays, short breaks and epic days out for young adults throughout Scotland and beyond with additional support needs.

We provide support so you can have an adventure - Join us and discover what's possible!

Supported Respite Adventure Breaks

Our supported respite adventure short breaks and international trips are open to anyone (18-35 years old) who has submitted a referral form and is eligible to use our services.

Try new things, travel independently and make new friends for life on one of our adventure breaks. Whether you are joining us for an adventure in the Highlands or catching some waves with us in sunnier climes, you are guaranteed to have the time of your life!

Supported Epic Days Out

Our supported epic days out are ideal for those who are new to our services: it’s an opportunity to try new things, meet new friends, and meet our team. These are group activities and follow a seasonal programme of water-based activities in the spring and summer months then land-based activities in the winter months.

These epic days out have been designed with our supported day services in mind and can be used as “taster” sessions for our other services such as Supported Day Services and/or 1:1 support.

Who is eligible?

All Edge Adventure participants must;

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old

  • Be Autistic and/or have Additional Support Needs (ASN)

  • Be able to attend to their personal care on their own

  • Be able to take their medication on their own

  • Be self-ambulatory

  • Be able to self-care overnight

  • Be able to maintain hydration and nutrition requirements independently*

*Ensuring sufficient consumption of energy and hydration during our supported adventures is essential due to the nature of the activities we take part in

  • Be able to work in a group on a minimum 3:1 ratio

  • Be able to verbally communicate & understand safety instructions

  • Be involved in their own planning process and want to plan their individual future

  • Be eligible for funding through their local social work department or have funding in place (SDS or Self-funding)

Applications for any Edge service, including supported respite adventure breaks and days out, can ONLY be accepted via the referral form linked below

Want to join an adventure?

To find out more about our supported services referral process and our eligibility criteria, select the button below.

“It is never just about the adventure. It is about autistic and ASN young adults building confidence and improving social success, meeting new friends and reconnecting with old ones and most of all, laughing till their sides hurt.”

— Sam Roberts, Edge Group Scotland MD

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