Spectrum is a multi-award-winning, parent-led children’s charity. We provide events and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities. As an organisation, we are family-focused, advocates of collaboration, passionate about increasing inclusion and reducing isolation whilst supporting Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND). Our membership is free.
Our team are all parents of children with Autism, additional needs and disabilities, or work with SEND every day. We understand the journey, hurdles and frustrations that many families face. As a registered Spectrum member, you can also access our dedicated child and family support from the comfort of your home, as well as gain assistance with EHCP and DLA. Furthermore, we are proud to be a leading UK distributor for Max Card. The Max Card helps make days out more financially accessible for the families of children with additional needs.
Spectrum is exceptionally proud to work with The National Lottery Community Fund and to have been recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, on behalf of the Crown, for exceptional service to families and our work during Covid.
SPECTRUM MISSION
To be a pivotal part of our community and become a recognised benchmark of support for families of children with autism and additional needs. To embrace inclusion while providing inspiration.
SPECTRUM VISION
To show that it can be great to be different. To transparently provide creative opportunities, social gains and exceptional support to every child and family that we work with, without judgement.
Disneyland Paris views, thanks to Dumbo! 🐘
@disneylandparis
Just a week to go and he’s back! Always a pleasure to spend time with the man, the myth, the legend that is Safari Stu! 🕷️🐍🪳🦎🦨
@safari_stu_animal_party
#wearespectrum #safaristu #tarantula #lessertenrec #snake
Incredibly grateful to be invited by @kd_theatre to the Panto Launch of Beauty & The Beast in the beautiful surroundings of @poets_house_ely 🥀
We can’t wait to head back to @themaltingsely this Christmas! 🎄
#wearespectrum #pantomime #beautyandthebeast🌹 #ely
Pirate Falls: Treasure Quest soaking at @legolandwindsor 🏴☠️💦♥️
#wearespectrum #legoland #windsor #logflume #pirates
Dragon Riding at @legolandwindsor
🎢🐉
#wearespectrum #autism #legoland #windsor #rollercoaster
Minifig Speedway at @legolandwindsor - Team Legends for the win!
🎢🔵🏆🥇
#wearespectrum #legoland #windsor #minifig #rollercoaster
Legoland Adventures! 🏰
#wearespectrum #legoland #windsor #roadtrip #autism
Sealife London & Beyond! Road trip to London 🚍💂🏻🦈🐟🐠🐡
#roadtrip #sealifelondon #shark #london #wearespectrum
The next time we skate at @littleport_leisure_centre_ it will be in Christmas Jumpers! 🎄🎅🏻
Time has really flown this year! ⏰
#wearespectrum #families #autism #additionalneeds #rollerskating
Busy evening ahead, we are going to take our mini-mentor Ethan to Willy Wonka and see if he, and his magical machinery, can help us adjust him a little to fit.
Nothing wrong with the suit 🍫
Spectrum DNA
Our focus is to support children to be themselves, without judgement, and we recognise that families need, or prefer, to be supported in different ways. To provide opportunities for them to improve their social development and wellbeing, alongside that of their family. Collaboration with our partners is hugely important to us, allowing us to create new, carefully considered options and interactions for families to experience in their communities and make a difference.
“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.”
P.T Barnum
“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
Albus Dumbledore
