AutismFIT Project
The AutismFIT project aims to promote the physical and mental well-being of young persons (aged 13-18) with autism or autism related symptoms like Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It will promote healthy and balanced eating habits through Virtual Reality simulations and a custom made game library based on the use of everyday objects.
Aim
- Empower, engage and connect young people with autism through skill development and promotion of healthy eating habits.
- Improve the skills and digital abilities of youth workers, volunteers, and trainers (such as social workers, educators, physical instructors, and clinical dieticians) through a validated training programme. This training will help them better support young people with autism using innovative non-formal methods and digital tools, both online and offline.
Target groups
- Young people (aged 13-18) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ASD related symptoms (e.g. ADHD or OCD).
- Youth workers, volunteers, and trainers (e.g. social workers, educators, physical instructors, clinical dieticians) working with young people with autism or autism-related symptoms (e.g. ADHD, OCD). The validated capacity building training will give the target group the competences and digital skills to better support young persons with autism.
- Training providers/institutes, schools and learning centres.