Find the Right Program · Ages 6–22 · ACA Accredited
A Summer Camp for Autism and ADHD
Built Around Your Child — Not a Diagnosis
Talisman serves neurodivergent kids and young adults ages 6–22. Every program is designed to meet your child where they are — not where a label says they should be.
Find the Right Fit
Every Child Is Different.
So Is Every Talisman Program.
Talisman is a summer camp for autism and ADHD — and for every learning difference in between. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all programs. Below you'll find each diagnosis profile we serve, the specific challenges we address, and the programs best matched to your child.
Not sure where to start? Call us at (828) 697-6313 — our admissions team has helped thousands of families find the right fit.
Who This Is For
Children and young adults on the autism spectrum who can participate in group activities with structure and guidance. This includes individuals formerly diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (now Autism Level 1) as well as those with higher support needs who thrive in predictable, peer-matched environments.
Our neurodivergent kids summer camp is built around the social, sensory, and communication needs that come with autism — not as limitations to work around, but as a starting point for real growth.
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Who This Is For
Energetic, creative children and young adults who need support with focus, impulse control, and navigating high-stimulus environments. Kids with ADHD often thrive at Talisman because camp is active by design — there's no sitting still, no long lectures, and no expectation of neurotypical attention spans.
Our summer camp for autism and ADHD gives these campers predictable structure, built-in movement, and staff who understand that impulsivity and inattention are neurological — not behavioral problems.
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Who This Is For
Children who carry more than one diagnosis — or whose profile doesn't fit neatly into a single box. This includes autism + ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, sensory processing differences, and social communication challenges that overlap in complex ways.
Talisman's staff includes professionals trained in special education and psychology. Our small staff-to-camper ratios and flexible activity pacing make it possible to support even the most complex profiles — without singling anyone out.
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Why It Works
What Makes Talisman Different
for Every Profile
Whether your child has one diagnosis or five, these are the things that make Talisman work when other camps don't.
Everyone Here Is Neurodivergent
Your child isn't the only one who's different — everyone at Talisman is. That single fact changes everything about how kids connect, communicate, and feel about themselves.
Peer-Matched Groups
Campers are grouped by age, developmental stage, and support needs — not just birthday. No child is placed in a group where they'll struggle to keep up or be held back.
Trained, Not Just Caring
Every Talisman staff member is professionally trained in autism, ADHD, and learning differences — not just "good with kids." There's a meaningful difference, and families feel it immediately.
Structure That Reduces Anxiety
Predictable daily routines, visual schedules, and consistent staff create the structure and comfort neurodivergent kids need to take risks, try new things, and actually enjoy camp.
Skills That Transfer Home
Social communication, conflict resolution, independence skills — they're practiced in real camp moments, not worksheets. What kids learn at Talisman follows them home.
40+ Years of Experience
Talisman has been running specialized programs for neurodivergent youth since 1980. There's almost no diagnosis, combination, or support level we haven't seen and served well.
Not Sure Which Program
Is Right for Your Child?
Call us at (828) 697-6313 — our admissions team will talk through your child's profile and help you find the best fit. No pressure, just honest guidance.