

Scottish Autism
Staff development is key to our success in supporting people with Autism, their families and carers and other professionals. We highly value our staff and heavily invest in opportunities and scope for staff to develop through access to gaining qualifications such as Scottish Vocational Qualifications, Academic Research, Extensive in-house...
We use our knowledge management to make sound strategic business decisions about our growth and we plan well ahead. We understand and respond to the political landscape challenges. We collaborate and network with a large number of professionals nationally and internationally. We listen and respond to the needs of individuals with autism and...
We are scrutinised by many regulatory bodies including The Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland, The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the Scottish Government to name a few. Our journey towards excellence began in 2011 when we adopted EFQM to start our continuous improvement cycle...
• A person centred approach for children, young people and adults living with autism
• Upholding the rights of service users to have input to their services
• The promotion of positive and inclusive lifestyles, enabling people living with autism to make a positive contribution to their local community
• Investment in staff support and learning
• A commitment to stakeholder involvement
• Promoting mutuality of support and respect through the highest standards of integrity
• To be an open and accountable organisation
Scottish Autism is a not for profit charity that has existed since 1968. Significant planned growth of our services and support has enabled us to become the leading provider of autism specific services across Scotland. Supporting over 500 people with autism we aim to provide the best possible education, care, support and opportunities for...
We provide personalised services to meet people’s needs including: Day/Vocational Opportunities, Supported Living, Residential Support, Outreach Support, Respite and Short Break Services, Transitional Services, Diagnostic Service, Day and Residential School, One-Stop-Shop. Knowledge Share Seminars, Right Click programme for Parents, Advice Line...
We currently employ over 1000 staff and our staff are our number one resource and are key to our success. They are highly motivated and dedicated individuals who come from an array of backgrounds from all around the world. Our staff are loyal and professional and always have the autistic persons needs at the heart of everything they do.

Sector | Not for profit |
Size of the organisation | > 1000 employees |
Operating | Nationally |
Location | ALLOA, United Kingdom |
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