Right Click is a web-based programme which draws on the experience of our Autism Support Team and other professionals. It features over 50 videos and additional support materials, giving advice on a range of ASD related issues.

Delivered over a five week period, Right Click will cover the key topics which are most frequently raised via our advice line. There is a dedicated programme for young children and another for teenagers. Topics covered include eating issues, toileting, sleep problems, developing skills for independent living and handling relationships. New content is released each week for four weeks allowing for revision of the materials in the fifth week.  Parents are also assigned their own autism advisor who can be contacted to answer questions, provide clarification and give more individually-tailored advice.

Access to the programme is via membership of our organisation which is £15 for an individual or £25 for a family with all proceeds helping support our on-going work which is focused on enabling individuals with autism to have positive lives and experiences.

Charlene Tait, Development Director of Scottish Autism, said: “We are very excited about this new, innovative means of delivering support to parents. Right Click captures our knowledge and experience in managing some of the challenging issues presented to families of young people with autism and makes it accessible to parents to absorb in their own time, at their own pace and at a modest cost.

“The programmes are focused on providing support to parents of both young, recently diagnosed children and teenagers as we know that this can be an especially challenging time for families. This approach is all about enabling parents, providing them with access to ideas, information and experience so that they can be proactive or better manage any potential problems from an informed position.

“Thanks must go to Azzurri Communications Ltd who provided a generous donation which allowed us to develop this new programme.”

Mechele from Renfrewshire, who has a son with autism, participated in the Right Click pilot programme. She said:

“Autism is such a huge concept for any mum, dad or sibling to comprehend so having access to this type of support and guidance felt reassuring and comforting.”

“The specific areas which this programme addresses can be very difficult for parents of children with ASD to manage - it’s therefore great to get a professional and experienced perspective which will certainly benefit families like mine in future.”

Learn more about Right Click.