Downpatrick Autism Family Support Group is using a �45000 grant to run activities for children and young people with autism and for parents and carers of children and young people on the autism spectrum or who are awaiting a possible diagnosis. Over three years the project will help children and young people learn coping techniques and develop relationships while reducing stress for parents/carers and offering respite. Activities will include an annual fun day occupational therapy sessions drama sessions social skills sessions mental health programmes yoga and parenting training.