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Today
Current stage
The plant is established and used in guided sessions.
BOTANICAL NAMEAloe barbadensis miller
STARTED5 August 2026
LOCATIONTexture Trail · Manaswa Sensory Hub
CURRENT STAGEEstablished
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
Growth you can see.
Participation you can feel.
A resilient plant supporting tactile exploration and simple, repeatable care.
11Guided Gardening Sessions
47Days of Plant Care
4Skills Practised
6Care Tasks
THE STORY
A plant cared for with purpose.
Aloe Vera offers a distinctive form and texture for guided sensory exploration. Its low-frequency watering cycle also helps participants notice time, check soil and make a simple care decision.
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HUMAN IMPACTA MEANINGFUL ROUTINE
Riya's Journey
Riya joins texture and plant-check activities with a facilitator. Choosing the correct tool and checking the soil offers a clear beginning, middle and end to each task.
Fictional participant profile used for this prototype. No diagnosis or sensitive personal information is shown.SKILLS & ENGAGEMENT
What this journey makes possible
Sensory EngagementDecision MakingPlant CareTask Completion
THE GROWING JOURNEY
Milestones, one step at a time.
FROM THE SENSORY HUB
Moments around this journey
Plant care becomes a shared experience through observation, routine and hands-on participation.
CSR & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Supported through the Nature & Participation
Support for sensory materials, planters and facilitator-led engagement.
- Supporting organisation
- Friends of Manaswa
- Sponsor / contributor
- Sample Programme Partner
- Project period
- August–October 2026
ABOUT MANASWA
Learn · Grow · Thrive
Manaswa Foundation supports people with autism through meaningful engagement, sensory experiences, vocational exposure and opportunities for confident participation.