Autism is a complex developmental disability that affects the lives of approximately 1% of the world population (CDC, 2014). It has been described as the fastest-growing developmental disability worldwide (CDC, 2008). The new estimate represents a 15 percent increase in prevalence nationally in the last two years: from 1 in 68 children to 1 in 59 children. (CDC, 2018). It is predicted to keep on increasing during the coming years.This need will be targeted by this project through the:1) Strengthening of competences of educators and youth workers in the knowledge, attitudes and better inclusion strategies for students/young people with autism2) Better accessibility to public and private spaces, through a Certification System enabling the application for 'Autism Friendly Spaces' and a nationwide awareness campaign3) Supporting young people with autism socially through a pilot youth hub, created specifically for themThe project will bring together 6 partners and will last 34 months. Prisms are the coordinator and the applicants. Other Maltese partners include Commission of Rights for Persons with disability and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ. Autism-Europe, Belgium; Learning Designers, Spain and MMSA, part of the University of Macedonia.The results include:1) The creation, design, and implementation of four online modules which will be free of charge, interactive, easily accessible and highly informative, the educators and youth workers will learn and strengthen their competencies in working in an inclusive environment. There will be a login system to record their progress during the modules. A certificate will be given to each educator who completes the modules. The modules will include the theoretical and practical aspect with regards to autism and how to include him/her in the classroom/youth group. To complement this, training of 5 days will be given to a group of 28 youth workers and educators; who will then disseminate the results in their workplace.2) The creation of a Certification System that enables private sectors and public entities to make their places 'Autism Friendly'. The places who are awarded the 'Autism Friendly Spaces' award, will be listed on a website and an app which will be created for this project. These will include the hours/time, in the cases of 'Autism Friendly Hours'. It will also include a visual map of the surroundings and where the nearest AFS place is situated. Each business/entity will appoint two 'Autism Ambassadors' whom a one-day training will be provided to them and they'll be the reference point to answer on matters about autism in that business/shop. The project includes 8 trials of places within different sectors.3) The piloting of a youth hub for young people with autismThere is a need for open spaces where youth with autism can hang out and socialize. This project aims to address this by opening a youth center which will be facilitated by youth workers and led by youth with autism. The youth workers will work towards supporting the social aspect of young people through the use of non-formal methodologies, and independence skills through outings. This youth hub aim aims to open in four countries: Malta, Spain, Belgium, and Macedonia.The desired and foreseen impact on a local level is the better inclusion of people with autism in the general local community. This will take place in schools, youth centers, and shops/services at a local level in Malta, Belgium, Spain, and Macedonia. The main target group who will directly benefit from this project are the cohort of young people with autism. However, this project will indirectly leave a positive impact on the inclusion of other cohorts such as children and adults who are on the autism spectrum, since the main results from this project can be beneficial to all ages, thanks to its sustainability and creation of a national scale awareness campaign. There will be a total of 240 young people with autism who will be a participant in the organized activities. The long term effect would be the inclusion of 140,000 people with autism and 532,000 family members in Andalusia, Spain; 186,000 people with autism and 706,000 family members in Belgium; 35,000 people with autism and 133,000 family members in Macedonia and 8,000 people with 32,000 family members in Malta. Secondary target groups include educators, youth workers, employers of businesses and public spaces who will work towards adjusting their space as 'Autism Friendly'. Their employees will be given an opportunity for further training; and lastly, family and caregivers of persons who are on the autism spectrumThe project partners have planned an efficacious dissemination plan which will take place at on a local, national and international level. A number of associated partners in each country are already committed to supporting this project. Communication and management procedures are set in place for the partners to follow; with a well thought of evaluation system.