If you’d like to find out more about autism, there are a number of organisations you can reach out to who will provide further information and support.
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 May 2021, 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/
An APO is an organisation set up and run by autistic people for other autistic people in the community.
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.
Email: Alastair.Meek@triplea.uk.com
Triple 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 someone to one mentoring. While Triple As Aberdeen primarily focus on the local area, especially for groups, we can provide limited support to those further afield.
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.
A One Stop Shop or OSS is a place where autistic people can access support and advice for everyday life.
Area: Highlands & Islands/Inverness
Email: highlandoss@aiscotland.org.uk
Telephone: 01463 717649
Area: Fife
Email: fifeoss@scottishautism.org
Telephone: 0159 264 5350
Area: Nort East Scotland and Aberdeen
Email: hello@oss-aberdeen.co.uk
Area: Edinburgh and Lothians
Email: number6@aiscotland.org.uk
Telephone: 07570 953 331
Area: Perth and Kinross
Email: jill.murdoch@aiscotland.org.uk
Telephone: 01738 449327
Area: Perth and Kinross
Email: info@perthautismsupport.org.uk
Telephone: 01738 451081
Area: Lanarkshire
Email: mail@sailautism.org.uk
Telephone: 0792 239 9199
If you are looking for providers of local support services, go to aliss
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.
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.
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.
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
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.ukNHS 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.
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.
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 the 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 & 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.
