Aspire: High Cognitive Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Contact Information

Massachusetts General Hospital
Contact: Elise Wulff, MEd, Senior Program Manager Child Services and Aspire Works
Email Address: mghaspire@partners.org
Phone: 617-726-0060

15 Green Streert Charlestown, MA 02129
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Aspire: High Cognitive Autism Spectrum Disorder

Narrative

Aspire, a Mass General Brigham for Children program, specializes in helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum achieve success.

Aspire offers year-round programming for people aged 5 years to adult. Programs include

  • social groups
  • summer camp
  • school vacation camp 
  • special events

Aspire's summer Adventure Camp is a six-week program for children ages 5-13 years old. Campers are placed into similar-age peer groups of four to six campers, each supported by two Aspire staff. Campers participate in a rich weekly schedule full of typical camp activities, such as swimming, music, fishing, boating and art. Like all of Aspire’s programming, campers receive direct instruction and in-the-moment social coaching to support skill building in the areas of self-awareness, stress management, and social competency. Aspire staff create a safe and supportive space. Campers can learn, grow, make social connections, express themselves, feel successful and have fun.

For adults looking for work-related support, Aspire helps them navigate the work world, gain on-the-job skills and reach professional goals. Aspire also provides consultation and support services designed to educate and broaden the understanding of the unique strengths and needs of this population.

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Camps-Day
  • Domestic Violence Counseling
  • Job Counseling
  • Job Skills
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Counseling
  • Education

Populations Served

  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Nonverbal Communication

Ages Served

  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: Dept. of Public Health