In 2016 I and my colleagues choose Autism NI as part of our works' commitment to the local community. This cycle is about raising much needed funds and awareness and also  a little about me doing my bit for our designated charity! Our team -  myself,  Robert Fitzpatrick, Douglas Adams and David Bowen will cycle from Venice on 27th September for over 400 miles across the Apennines down to Rome

Autism NI is a parent led partnership organisation having been formed to promote positive collaboration between parents, professionals and individuals with Autism to address the need for appropriate services.  This partnership ethos extends to the charities promotion of a multi disciplinary, cross agency response to issues such as assessment, diagnosis and early intervention.  The charity's mission to support parents and individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder is core to its work and is based on individualised assessed need.  The charity is committed to promoting best practice, accessible to all irrespective of family circumstances.