For information please contact Carron Douglas, Principal Educational Psychologist (Inclusion, Equity and Wellbeing) carron.douglas@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- Provides up to date information, set within the Scottish educational, health and social context on autism and inclusive practice.
- Provides free information, guidance, resources and professional learning opportunities for educational practitioners, schools and local authorities on autism and inclusive practice.
- Explains the autism identification and support pathway.
- Supports professional reflection and learning.
ASL mediation services – Highland region
For information please contact Bill Couston, Additional Support for Learning Manager (Mid) - bill.couston@highland.gov.uk
ASL mediation services – Inverclyde region
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Team Fife (AAC)
The Augmentative and Alternative Communication Team Fife (AAC) provides a Fife-wide service to children and adults whose communication ability is limited due to a severe oral communication difficulty. This may have resulted from conditions present from birth, such as cerebral palsy or learning disabilities, or develop later in life, from conditions such as head injury, motor neurone disease or stroke.
Telephone : 01592 583375
Email : SupportingLearners@fife.gov.uk
Web Address : https://www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&p2sid=6B1BF8FA-D950-D5D8-8D00A130838AF60A&themeid=2B4D39FB-1CC4-E06A-5201AAA15FE8C653
Telephone : 01592 583375
Email : SupportingLearners@fife.gov.uk
Web Address : https://www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&p2sid=6B1BF8FA-D950-D5D8-8D00A130838AF60A&themeid=2B4D39FB-1CC4-E06A-5201AAA15FE8C653
Autism Resource Centre – Glasgow
The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) has a 2-part vision:
1. To provide information and training that improves the understanding and support of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
2. To support and empower people with ASD to understand and address their needs and to have their voice heard
In order to deliver this vision, ARC:
· Delivers various levels of training to build knowledge, skills and understanding around ASD
· Raises awareness of ASD and available resources through its information service
· Provides a variety of opportunities to improve social support, skills development and increased independence for people with ASD
· Offers one-to-one information and guidance sessions
· Promotes the views of people with ASD and their families
· Work in partnership with other services to help them best meet the needs of people with ASD.
Telephone : 0141 276 5252
Email : SW_Infoarc@glasgow.gov.uk
Web Address : https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17216
Telephone : 0141 276 5252
Email : SW_Infoarc@glasgow.gov.uk
Web Address : https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17216
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.
A key aim of the Toolbox is to support educational practitioners, schools and local authorities understand autism and support their learners and families. The Toolbox:
Email : autismtoolbox@gov.scot
Web Address : https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/
Email : autismtoolbox@gov.scot
Web Address : https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/
Ayrshire One Stop Shop
One Stop Shops offer people with autism and their families much needed information, advice and support before and after diagnosis.
Telephone : 07500 974 323
Email : AyrshireOss@nas.org.uk
Web Address : https://www.facebook.com/AyrshireOneStopShop
Telephone : 07500 974 323
Email : AyrshireOss@nas.org.uk
Web Address : https://www.facebook.com/AyrshireOneStopShop
Barnardo’s Hear 4 U – Dumfries & Galloway
Provides advocacy to children and young people under 18 who are looked after and accomodated by Dumfries and Galloway Council including those looked after outwith the local authority area or to children and young people who are struggling with their emotional health and well-being under the terms of the Mental Health Care and Treatment (Scotland) Act 2003
Telephone : 01387 264733
Email : Hear4U@barnardos.org.uk
Web Address : http://www.barnardos.org.uk/hear4u.htm
Telephone : 01387 264733
Email : Hear4U@barnardos.org.uk
Web Address : http://www.barnardos.org.uk/hear4u.htm
Barnardo’s Hear 4 U – Inverclyde
Hear 4u Inverclyde provides advocacy for children and young people aged 5-17 who are involved in children's hearing system and/or child protection process.
Telephone : 01475 741136
Email : Hear4U@barnardos.org.uk
Web Address : http://www.barnardos.org.uk/hear4u.htm
Telephone : 01475 741136
Email : Hear4U@barnardos.org.uk
Web Address : http://www.barnardos.org.uk/hear4u.htm
Barnardo’s Hear 4 U – North Ayrshire
Advocacy is provided for children and young people aged 5-26 who are looked after and accommodated in residential, foster care, kinship and at home, on the child protection register, or have emotional well-being and mental health issues under the terms of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Children with Additional Support Needs.
Telephone : 01294 557439
Email : Hear4U@barnardos.org.uk
Web Address : http://www.barnardos.org.uk/hear4u.htm
Telephone : 01294 557439
Email : Hear4U@barnardos.org.uk
Web Address : http://www.barnardos.org.uk/hear4u.htm