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Post Diagnostic Support Pilot

National Post-Diagnostic Support Service

If you or a family member have been diagnosed within the last two years, you may be interested in a pilot scheme that has recently been launched to deliver a post-diagnostic support service. The pilot scheme, which will run from December 2020 to September2021, aims to ensure that, following a diagnosis of autism, individuals, parents, and carers living across Scotland are aware of appropriate support in their area and how to access it.

To find out more about the pilot scheme, as well as the organisations and types of support available, please visit https://www.gov.scot/publications/autism-national-post-diagnostic-support-pilot/

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Autistic People-Led Charities and Organisations

An APO is an organisation providing autism help and support set up and run by autistic people for other autistic people in the community.

One Stop Shop Aberdeen

hello@oss-aberdeen.co.uk

The One Stop Shop Aberdeen is an autistic-led service offering information about autism for autistic people, their friends and family, professionals, and anyone else interested in autism. Affiliated with Triple As, our services include one to one support, training, consultation and maintaining our Autism Information Hub which can be found on our website. While One Stop Shop Aberdeen primarily focus on the local area, especially for groups, we can provide limited support to those further afield.

Visit oss-aberdeen.co.uk

Triple As

Email: Alastair.Meek@triplea.uk.com

TTriple As is an autistic-led peer support charity in Aberdeen. We provide user-led social groups, focusing on allowing people to build natural, unforced relationships without feeling judged by people's assumptions. We also provide autism training for autists, parents, and professionals, as well as and some one-to-one mentoring. Primarily focused on the local area, especially for groups, but can provide limited support to those further afield.

Visit webspace.triplea.uk.com

SWAN

swan.scotland@gmail.com
catriona.stewart@swanscotland.org

We offer autistic-led peer-support, in local groups and through online forums, for autistic women in Scotland. We are a Participatory Action and Autism Research organisation; we deliver consultancy and training to all sectors, knowledge share events, academic papers and key-note presentations. We are currently running a Scottish Government-funded project to support employers in building more inclusive workplaces and autistic women in their employment and career.

Visit swanscotland.org

Local Sources of Support and One Stop Shops

A One Stop Shop or OSS is a place where autistic people can access support and advice for everyday life.

Highland One Stop Shop

Area: Highlands & Islands/Inverness
Email: highlandoss@aiscotland.org.uk
Telephone: 01463 717649

Visit Highland OSS

Fife One Stop Shop

Area: Fife
Email: fifeoss@scottishautism.org
Telephone: 0159 264 5350

Visit Fife OSS

One Stop Shop Aberdeen

Area: Nort East Scotland and Aberdeen
Email: hello@oss-aberdeen.co.uk

Visit Aberdeen OSS

No6 One Stop Shop

Area: Edinburgh and Lothians
Email: number6@aiscotland.org.uk
Telephone: 07570 953 331

Visit Number 6

No3 One Stop Shop

Area: Perth and Kinross
Email: jill.murdoch@aiscotland.org.uk
Telephone: 01738 449327

Visit Perth OSS

Perth Autism Support

Area: Perth and Kinross
Email: info@perthautismsupport.org.uk
Telephone: 01738 451081

Visit Perth Autism Support

Baags

Area: Borders
Email: baags@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01896 668 961

Visit Baags

Sail Autism

Area: Lanarkshire
Email: mail@sailautism.org.uk
Telephone: 0792 239 9199

Visit Sail Autism

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National Charities

Autism Initiatives

Online Contact Form - https://autisminitiatives.org/contactus

In a variety of locations throughout the UK and Ireland we offer a wide range of support for autistic people. From supported living to schools, from a short break service to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities, Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support autistic people to achieve their personal goals.

Visit autisminitiatives.org

National Autistic Society

Autism Helpline – 0808 800 4104

Online Enquiry Form – https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/contact-us/online-enquiry-form

We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

Visit autism.org.uk

Scottish Autism

Autism Advice Line – 01259 222022

Online Advice Form – https://www.scottishautism.org/advice-line-form

We exist to help those diagnosed with autism to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives and be recognised as valued members of the community they live in.

We also seek to share our knowledge and expertise with parents, carers and other professionals in order to support the development of skills and strategies needed to provide the best care and support for autistic people.

Visit scottishautism.org

Education

Autism Toolbox

The Autism Toolbox is a free online resource developed to support the inclusion of autistic learners in Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools.

The Toolbox supports the Scottish Strategy for Autism which aims to build on improvements to autism services and increase access to these.

Visit autismtoolbox.co.uk

NAIT – National Autistic Implementation Team

The NAIT Team are professionals from Education, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychiatry, who have considerable experience and expertise in working with individuals of all ages, their families and others who support them. NAIT provide practitioner-to-practitioner advice.

Visit autismtoolbox.co.uk

Healthcare

NHS Inform

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service.

Our aim is to provide the people in Scotland with accurate and relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for.

Visit nhsinform.scot

Fair Start Scotland

Get in touch https://www.startscotland.scot/contact-us

Call: 0800 049 7061

We recognise that everyone's life is different and you might be further away from the job market than others. That's why we tailor our approach so that our service is individual to you.

Visit startscotland.scot

Inspiring Scotland Employment Themed Projects

Auticon – An advisory service for employers. They’ll provide end-to-end support to increase understanding of autism. Auticon has autistic employees who will design and work with employers. Will be delivering in Fife, centrally, and the Borders.

Enable Scotland – Working with employers to assess existing practices around recruitment and retention of autistic people. They have an autistic people’s forum that will help to create the support for employers. Will be delivering in multiple local authorities.

Inspired Community Enterprise Ltd (The Usual Place) - engage with local businesses through business seminars. Autistic young people will challenge misconceptions and negative attitudes through the sessions and help employers to be more autism aware. Will be delivering in Dumfries and Galloway.

Scottish Women’s Autism Network (SWAN) - Autistic individuals will provide mentoring support to autistic people looking for employment or in employment and requiring support. Will be delivering in Fife, Central, Highlands and Borders.

Triple A’s - In partnership with autistic led organisations, they will develop autistic-led solutions to barriers to employment. This will include an online resource and employer documentation. The toolkits/documentation will be utilised by the other charities in the programme. Triple A’s will also run a late diagnosis group for autistic individuals in Aberdeen.