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Written Question · S4W-22958 · Session 4

What support it provides to (a) adults and (b) children with Asperger syndrome.

Answered Asked by John Wilson Ind Lodged 30 Oct 2014

The question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to (a) adults and (b) children with Asperger syndrome.

The answer

Answered by Michael Matheson on 12 Nov 2014 · 13 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Government launched the Scottish Strategy for Autism (which includes Asperger syndrome) in November 2011 and announced an investment of £13.4 million over four years to improve autism services, and access to those services for people across the whole lifespan.
This is a 10 year strategy and much has been achieved in the first two 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
Publication of a 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, 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

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-22958 by reference.