What progress it has made since the introduction of the Scottish Strategy for Autism.

The Scottish Government launched the Scottish Strategy for Autism in November 2011 and announced an investment of £13.4 million over four years to improve autism services, and access to those services.
This is a 10 year strategy and much has been achieved in the first three years. Key highlights include:
£4.8 million funding to an Autism Development Fund which has supported local and national organisations to deliver local autism services on the ground. 53 organisations across Scotland – ranging from local autism support groups to third sector organisations
- have benefited from the fund.
£1.12 million funding to local authorities to develop local autism strategies and associated action plans to improve local autism service provision. An autism coordination team has been appointed to support local authorities to implement their autism strategies and associated action plans.
Publication of Menu of Interventions – a guide to supports available for people with autism and their families. The guide has been rolled out across Scotland through a series of road shows throughout the year.
A network of One Stop Shops across Scotland that provide autism support services that are tailored to local need, including advocacy and sign-posting.
A new training and education framework, developed by NHS Education for Scotland, to raise awareness of and build capacity in autism within mainstream services.
An Autism Toolbox to help teachers and educational support staff to meet the needs of children with autism.