Young people from Millgreen Youth Club in Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus College and the Inclusion Youth Project in Whitehead have been working with the Education Authority Youth Inclusion Project, Digital Media Choices, Northern HSC Trust ASD Coordinator and CYPSP members for the past two years on an ASD and Me project.

Through leadership and guidance of Digital Media Choices, young people learnt the confidence and skills in using digital technology including DVD production and the co-design and development of an app, named ASD and Me. The App provides a safe and confidential space for young people to express feelings, share experiences and provide a ‘go to guide’ on difficult situations based on personal and individual coping strategies for peers to share and update…. Read more