Practice, policy and research

We believe that real change can be achieved when day-to-day practice, public policy, and research all inform one another. This always begins with the lived experience of autistic people and their families, and reflects the priorities of our community. By connecting these areas, we can influence real improvements to support and promote the rights of autistic people and their families.

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Centre for Practice, Policy and Research

The Centre is our hub where ideas, experience and action come together – a space for sharing knowledge, learning from lived experience, and working alongside others to create meaningful change.

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Voice and participation

Our work will always be led by the priorities of autistic people and their loved ones. That’s why we are committed to meaningfully including autistic people in decision-making at all levels within Scottish Autism.

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Influencing public policy

Systemic issues require broad societal change. Led by the priorities and concerns of autistic people, we speak up for public policy that will bring about that change.

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Autism research

Through our inclusive and collaborative research programme we seek to influence social change and improve support practice.

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Our approach to practice

Our belief that autistic people have a right to happy, healthy and fulfilling lives is reflected in our own practice. Our services support autistic people to live their lives and fulfil their aspirations on their own terms.

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