A TALENT search for people with autism has launched for a seventh year.

Autism's Got Talent, which is organised by Anna Kennedy Online Charity and lead by its founder Anna Kennedy, will return in 2018.

The show is looking for new stars, and is appealing for anyone on the autism spectrum that has a great talent to apply.

Ms Kennedy said: "It is not all about singing and dancing so if you think you can play an instrument, be a comedian, or perform magic, or whatever the talent you want to showcase this is your chance to show it to the world,"

Every year, some of the successful performers join the Autism's Got Talent Roadshow, which this year will be held at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon, Essex on October 14.

Anyone interested in taking part is asked to send a video or YouTube clip to lisa.robins@annakennedyonline.com by December 31.

Up to 20 performers will then be chosen to perform at Mermaid Theatre in London.

To find out more, visit annakennedyonline.com