Scottish Autism Service Network

Information

This section contains various pages with details of resources, services, information and terminology. Please click on the corresponding section at the top of the page to access each section.

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The information pages contain details of links and documents for various topics related to ASD; such as education, legislation, advice, approaches, strategies etc.
The research section contains details of, and links to, research in the field of ASD and related areas.
The glossary contains descriptions for terms and abbreviations commonly used in the field of ASD, education and health care.
The roles of professionals pages contain information about the nature of the work of certain professionals who work with people with ASD and their families.
The books and resources section contains information and links to new books and resources regarding ASD and related topics. There is also information about recommended books and resources, and reviews form Network members.
The links section contains details of other websites which may be useful to individuals on the autism spectrum, family members and practitioners.

Information for parents and carers with a child or young person recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder

A useful and informative information booklet for parents and carers with a child or young person recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder has been created by NHS Education for Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.
The booklet contains information about the diagnosis, ASD, what family members can do to help, approaches and interventions, financial help and information and resources.

To access a copy please click here (Adobe Acrobat version 5+)

Directory of teams undertaking assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Scotland

A directory of contacts for assessment and diagnosis teams accross Scotland for children and adults has been created by NHS Education for Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.

This is a very useful resource for all professionals who may be involved in directing families of children with autism to appropriate services for a diagnosis.

To access a copy please click here (Adobe Acrobat version 5+)

NHS Education for Scotland - Autism Learning Resource

Click here toaccess an ASD specific resource created by NHS Education for Scotland for any professional who is working in the health care system a the primary care level.
The resource includes the following topics:
• The Patient with an ASD
• Practical Strategies
• Health Issues
• Identification & diagnosis

Next Steps

Next steps has been designed to provide information and support to those who have been given a diagnosis of autism, their families and carers. Useful booklets created by Lesley Beath, OT with the Children with Disabilities Team in Occupational Therapy at Falkirk Council Housing & Social Work Services. Practical guidance and tips for parents on organising the physical environment to assist the young person to cope with daily living
Click here to access the Next steps resource created by The National Autistic Society.

A Practical Approach at Home for Parents and Carers’ Aspergers and ASD leaflets

Useful booklets created by Lesley Beath, OT with the Children with Disabilities Team in Occupational Therapy at Falkirk Council Housing& Social Work Services. Practical guidance and tips for parents on organising the physical environment to assist the young person to cope with daily living

Click here to access "A Practical Approach at Home for Parents and Carers’: Aspergers" resource created by Falkirk Council.

Click here to access "A Practical Approach at Home for Parents and Carers’: Autistic Spectrum Disorder" resource created by Falkirk Council.

Models of Local Authority, Council and NHS Support for Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions within the UK

Many local area strategy and inter-agency groups that the Scottish Autism Service Network are liaising with across Scotland are considering how the needs of adults on the autism spectrum can be met more sufficiently. This document was compiled by Dawn Larman from SASN and provides details of models of support and initiatives for adults upon the autism spectrum across the UK to enable those who are considering developments to use these to inform their strategies and work. Click here to access the full document.