A South Florida charter school dedicated to students with autism has brought a group of students to Jamaica for an international adventure aimed at fostering confidence and independence among the children while providing them with an enriching experience often enjoyed by their non-autistic peers.

The group of 20 students and parents, along with staff of the South Florida Autism Charter School (SFACS), arrived in Jamaica on Friday for their four-day trip which will see them being hosted at the Iberostar Resort and enjoy a number of amenities the island has to offer including the world famous Dunn’s River Falls.

“The idea behind this initiative is to give our students with autism the opportunity to experience many of the same things their neurotypical peers enjoy,” Dr Tamara Moodie, SFACS founder, told Observer Online.