Arts, Culture and Heritage

Autism and Nature

Through targeted work with local parents, the group raises awareness for the benefits of engaging children with autism with the natural environment. They provide families, schools, and local authorities with storybooks and guides about visiting heritage sites. For children with autism, being able to see where they are going beforehand and read about it in simple language, helps them to feel more comfortable and excited to explore the nature and history around them.  

A grant  enabled them to publish an inclusive illustrated storybook called ‘Alex and Rosie Explore Essex Heritage’.