With participants' age spanning from 16 to their late 20s, The With Friends Initiative is hoping to fill the need for social group interaction for young, neurodiverse Canberrans as they enter adulthood.
abc.net.au/news/act-with-friends-initiative-neurodiverse-young-adult-social-club/101900618Thousands of Australians became isolated during the height of the pandemic, but Canberra mum Ros Kewley noticed her neurodiverse son was taking it harder than most.
Participants in the program are aged from 16 years to their late 20s, and Ms Kewley said it filled "a giant need" for social programs for neurodiverse people entering adulthood. "We've got these kids [who] didn't say anything the first time, to now they're almost leading some of the activities these days, which is beautiful to see."
"I struggled going through school, and making friends and connecting with people, so The With Friends Initiative is such a great opportunity and it means a lot to me," he said. "It's a really difficult age for them to navigate through with relationships, and going out, and partying," Ms Bartholomaeus said.'Young people growing and enjoying their lives'
His brother, Griffin, is also a participant and said he enjoys being able to hang out with friends, and be creative and supported at every event.The With Friends Initiative's Halloween party.
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