Programming for beginners

[graemer]

My nephew is autistic but has a huge interest in computer games etc. He seems to have a very good grasp of what it takes to design a game etc.
We were concerned about his ability to manage once he has left school (he's 12). Is there any simple software out there for young people to learn programming?
Please excuse the simplicity as my knowledge im this area is zero.

 

[graemer]

Sorry haven't been back here for ages. Thanks for the advice. Have set him up with a few of the suggestions here. Will see how he gets on.