Help Fund Archie's First Year at Resilient Roots
We're raising £25,000 to help fund Archie's first year of intensive autism support in Portugal, including communication support and full-time assistance.
Every contribution helps Archie access the support and calm he needs.
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This is a family-led page focused entirely on Archie's journey. One clear goal: getting Archie the support and environment he deserves.
Why We're Asking For Help
A short message from us — in our own words, from home. No professional editing, no corporate polish. Just an honest explanation of Archie's journey and why this opportunity matters so much to our family.
Archie's Story
Archie is a loving, affectionate, deeply physical and incredibly brave little boy who lost the ability to speak following a major autistic regression at the age of 3½.
Although he is non-verbal, Archie understands far more than many people initially realise. He experiences the world intensely and faces daily challenges with regulation, communication and sensory overwhelm, which can sometimes lead to self-injurious behaviour.
He experiences the world intensely — with a bravery that takes our breath away every single day.
Over the years, we have tried extensively to support Archie through therapies, specialist input and lifestyle changes, while caring for him full-time as a family.
We recently discovered Resilient Roots in Portugal — an intensive autism programme focused on communication, regulation, neural plasticity and relationship-based support.
Why Portugal?
This move is entirely centred around accessing therapy and support for Archie. Resilient Roots offers a highly personalised approach that combines communication support, emotional regulation and outdoor-based therapeutic work within a calmer daily environment.
Portugal offers the combination of specialist support and outdoor environment that we believe gives Archie the best possible chance to thrive.
Communication Support
Personalised, relationship-based approaches focused on building meaningful communication pathways for Archie.
Emotional Regulation
Outdoor-based therapeutic work within a calmer, more consistent daily environment designed around Archie's needs.
Neural Plasticity Focus
A programme built not just around managing symptoms, but supporting long-term neurological development and growth.
The ocean & surf
Being close to the ocean and surf is absolutely vital for Archie's regulation and wellbeing. Surfing and time in the sea are not hobbies for him — they are one of the few things that consistently help him feel calm, connected and able to function more successfully in daily life.
Our Goal
We are aiming to raise £25,000 to help fund Archie's first year at Resilient Roots. This will help cover:
Intensive autism support
Communication support
Full-time assistance
Fundraising target
£25,000
Archie's first year at Resilient Roots, Portugal
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Updates
We'll post updates here as Archie's journey unfolds. Thank you to everyone who has already shown their support.
Preparing for Portugal
We are currently preparing for Archie's arrival in Portugal this summer. Thank you so much to everyone supporting and sharing the page already.
More updates on the way
We'll share news here as Archie's journey progresses — from the move to Portugal through to his first weeks at Resilient Roots.