A DETERMINED five-year-old supported a worldwide campaign by doing a sponsored series of walks.

Droitwich’s Henry Parry has raised £480 so far for the National Autistic Society after walking one mile a day over World Autism Acceptance Week.

Highlights for Henry, who is non-verbal autistic, were walking through Lido Park with a group of supporters and seeing a steam train in the town before he completed his challenge in Wyre Forest on Monday this week.

He has been helped by his brother Alfie, three, who made autism awareness bracelets and sold them to help raise cash for the cause.

Their mother Emily Martin said: “Henry is non-verbal autistic and one mile a day is a big achievement for him.

“There are over 150,000 people in the UK awaiting diagnosis for autism and only 26 per cent of autistic pupils are happy at school.

“By raising money for the National Autistic Society they can help to support people in education and employment.

"Henry attends Rigby Hall School in Bromsgrove. He started in September and is doing brilliantly there.

“He even brought home the head teacher’s star award before half-term.

“During one of his walks he saw a stream train in Droitwich which he loved as he loves trains. The walk at the Lido was brilliant.”

Anyone who would like to donate to Henry’s fundraiser can visit https://waaw.autism.org.uk/fundraising/henrys-fundraising-page809

World Autism Acceptance Week, from April 2 until 8, aims to tackle discrimination and barriers across all sectors of society.

It highlights that autistic people and their families and carers should be able to access tailored information, guidance and support to overcome the barriers along with opportunities to explore interests, develop skills and build friendships.