14-year-old Autism's Got Talent contestant, Ryan Wiggins, has created a powerful video in association with Anna Kennedy Online for Anti-Bullying Week (November 16 to November 20).

Ryan is a Young Patron of local charity Anna Kennedy Online, which helps to promote the inclusion and equality of children and adults with an autism spectrum condition. The charity was founded by Hillingdon's Anna Kennedy OBE.

The teenager, who comes from Watford, has Asperger's syndrome and has taken up singing as a way of dealing with bullies; he can play the guitar and writes his own songs, showcasing his abilities on Autism's Got Talent last year.

Ryan said: "I got my first guitar as a birthday present from my Nan when I was about five and I taught myself how to play."

Jo, Ryan's mother, explained that performing has helped her son's confidence enormously. She said: "Ryan comes alive and nothing fazes him or bothers him. He is in his element.

"Ryan sometimes finds it difficult to interact socially with other children and this is a real achievement for him. He is following his dream and not worrying about what other people think.

"Performing allows him to enjoy himself, as well as mix with all walks of life. Ryan, as a young Patron, thinks it is great. It gives him a stepping stone and gives autistic kids a chance, and he can make a difference alongside Anna."

The film Ryan has made for Anti-Bullying Week, entitled Tomorrow, highlights the fear and sadness children can experience if they are bullied, as well as conveying a message of hope. The video has been taken into schools to share with pupils this week.

For more information about Anti-Bullying Week, please visit Anna Kennedy Online.