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PE01837: Provide clear direction and investment for autism support

Health

Petitioner: Stephen Leighton

Status:
Open

Closing Date for Online Petition: 09 December 2020

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to:

  • clarify how autistic people, who do not have a learning disability and/or mental disorder, can access support and;
  • allocate investment for autism support teams in every local authority or health and social care partnership in Scotland.


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Do you agree dedicated autism support would save hundreds of millions of pounds?

Could there be an audit of escapable costs within mental health to identify funding for autism support teams?

How much is needed to fund autism support teams?
 

Dedicated support is essential for people who live with Autism and for their families.

Susan James

9:56 on 19 Nov 2020

In our experience Autistic people have to be in crisis before support is provided. Also, diagnosis with CAMHS takes years.

Julie Nelson

22:12 on 18 Nov 2020

Autism needs to be addressed at a young age there should be a national autism test for the young to stop people falling through the cracks in older age.

Lynn Pattersonelliott

18:09 on 18 Nov 2020

There needs to be more help and awareness in autism for teenagers sitting exams and getting ready for further education and work.

Deborah greenan

15:21 on 18 Nov 2020

There is a lack of support for adults and young People with autism when looking for employment.

Rachel Lumb

15:14 on 18 Nov 2020

My Daughter has Autism age 25 and has had no support from age 18.

Jacqueline Morison

8:56 on 18 Nov 2020

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Iona Maclean

8:38 on 18 Nov 2020

This is an amazing petition!

Neve Stewart

8:34 on 18 Nov 2020

There is little to no support for anyone diagnosed with ASD as an adult, especially if they also don't have an additional learning disability or mental health issue. It's very much a case of "yes you have autism, now off you pop"

Malissa pierotti

7:41 on 18 Nov 2020

This is badly needed. There is absolutely no support for these young people after they leave school. This leads to isolation & loneliness for them, more so since Covid 19.

Wilma De Ath

7:35 on 18 Nov 2020

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