Our ethos and promise​
For the Children, Butterflies Haven is committed to:
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Providing a safe, calming environment where the children feel they are accepted and able to celebrate their freedom to see the world from their own perspective.
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Helping them understand their individuality and their fellow ASD companions.
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Shining a light on their talents and abilities and to encourage these to blossom.
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Increasing their sense of self worth.
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Providing opportunities for fun without pressures through games, crafts and music.
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To improve social skills, interaction and a team spirit.
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Creating a 'sense of family'.
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Facilitating a deepened sense of well-being, confidence and courage in preparation for the adult world.
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Embracing the siblings and helping them to believe that 'they are not alone' in dealing with the complexity of having a family member who is on the Autism Spectrum​​.
Above all............ To be willing to step into their world and not force them to conform to ours!
For the Parents / Carers, Butterflies Haven is committed to:
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Providing a sensitive and welcoming environment where parents can relax and feel understood.
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Helping with sign-posting to relevant services and support.
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Encouraging a sense of family and providing opportunities for friendships to be forged.
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Inviting reliable, appropriate, trusted outside resources to support parents/carers and their children.
Above all.............To offer hope in the present and faith in the future.