Autism Understanding Scotland (AUScot) is a dynamic and proactive autistic-led organisation. Meaning all frontline staff are autistic autism professionals, many have previous professional experience in the classroom, and many are parents to autistic children. The lived-experience of our staff team have been highly appreciated by autistic service users as they can validate their own experiences. And valued by non-autistic family, supporters, and professionals working with autistic people, as they can provide a unique insight into what it is like to be autistic, and supports which help. We have no age limits on services.
Our Mission – Our mission is to empower and support autistic people, their families, carers, and professionals who support them, throughout the lifespan.
Our Vision – A world where autistic people are valued and respected, and can live happy, healthy lives free from prejudice and discrimination.
Where We Work
AUScot is a national charity delivering services across Scotland;
- Online peer support groups
- Free online training webinars
- Bespoke training and consultation work
- Autism Information Hub & News/Blogs written by autistic people
- Late Diagnosis Group
- Autism Acceptance Events – online Autistic Pride Aberdeen, Grampian Pride and Shetland Pride
Locally (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Shetland)
- 1:1 pre & post diagnostic support
- In-person peer support groups
- Employment Services
- Teen and Supporter Diagnosis Group
- Autism Acceptance Events – e.g. Autistic Pride: Bubbles in the Park and annual online Autism Acceptance Campaign.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Contact Information
Website: www.autismunderstanding.scot
Email: help@autismunderstanding.scot
Facebook: facebook.com/AUScotland/
Twitter: @AU_Scot
Instagram: @au_scot
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/auscot/
Address
41 Regent Quay
1st Floor
Aberdeen
Aberdeen City
AB11 5BE
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.autismunderstanding.scot/
Email: j.brown@autismunderstanding.scot
