Asociación Nuevo Horizonte

The evolution and development of autistic people in adulthood, as with any other person, is rooted and encouraged by participating everyday activities such as working, resting, being at home and spending time with the family. The Daycare centre has therefore designed its activities according to the goals corresponding to each of the spheres...

The evolution and development of autistic people in adulthood, as with any other person, is rooted and encouraged by participating everyday activities such as working, resting, being at home and spending time with the family. The Daycare centre has therefore designed its activities according to the goals corresponding to each of the spheres mentioned above.  Individual Care 
Rehabilitation-oriented rather than support-oriented approach

o Aim: The social and employment-related rehabilitation, by trying to achieve selffulfilment to the maximum extent possible.
• Promoting cognitive, social and motor development.
• Improving personal autonomy skills.
• Favouring communication and language.
• Laying the groundwork for accessing different types of employment.
• Training for OCD behaviour management.

The aim of this service is to offer a home to people with autism who, for different reasons, cannot live with their families. Our model aims to be a residential alternative to traditional boarding homes, promoting a family atmosphere in the homes similar to the one they would have in their own families

Nuevo Horizonte prides itself on being a groundbreaking institution in the implementation of supported employment philosophy in the field of autism spectrum disorders in adults. For the past 18 years, it has headed several employability programmes on a national level, for the most part funded by the European Union. It has also designed other...

Nuevo Horizonte prides itself on being a groundbreaking institution in the implementation of supported employment philosophy in the field of autism spectrum disorders in adults. For the past 18 years, it has headed several employability programmes on a national level, for the most part funded by the European Union. It has also designed other supported employment programmes funded by the Madrid Autonomous Region and by the Las Rozas Local Council. The common underlying principles in all these programmes is finding employment for people with autism in companies with links to the Institution, with the same working conditions as their nondisabled colleagues

The Autistic Adults Educational Programme represents a change of paradigm, since it extends educational activities beyond childhood and adolescence and expands them to encompass adults. It is also innovative in the sense there are no similar programmes in Spain or other countries. This programme comprises a wide range of activities for cognitive...

The Autistic Adults Educational Programme represents a change of paradigm, since it extends educational activities beyond childhood and adolescence and expands them to encompass adults. It is also innovative in the sense there are no similar programmes in Spain or other countries. This programme comprises a wide range of activities for cognitive stimulation and social and emotional rehabilitation, as well a vocational training

Since the beginning, we have strived to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of our users and their families. Our interest in health promotion is, thus, reflected in different aspects, ranging from the promotion of a healthy lifestyle to the introduction of measures to facilitate access to health services or advocating the comprehensive and...

Since the beginning, we have strived to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of our users and their families. Our interest in health promotion is, thus, reflected in different aspects, ranging from the promotion of a healthy lifestyle to the introduction of measures to facilitate access to health services or advocating the comprehensive and preferential healthcare autistic people require.

The Autistic Adults Educational Programme represents a change of paradigm, since it extends educational activities beyond childhood and adolescence and expands them to encompass adults. It is also innovative in the sense there are no similar programmes in Spain or other countries. This programme comprises a wide range of activities for...

The Autistic Adults Educational Programme represents a change of paradigm, since it extends educational activities beyond childhood and adolescence and expands them to encompass adults. It is also innovative in the sense there are no similar programmes in Spain or other countries. This programme comprises a wide range of activities for cognitive stimulation and social and emotional rehabilitation, as well a vocational training.