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Thank you for getting in touch with Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence SCIO (STAND).

We know that many of the people who contact us are in distress or facing serious challenges. As a small, predominantly volunteer-run charity, we unfortunately don’t currently have the capacity to respond to all individual enquiries.

We do read every message we receive, and we use what families tell us to inform our wider campaigning and empowerment work.

If your enquiry requires specific professional advice, we recommend contacting the relevant body directly.

For further info on how to make complaints to: 

• health boards, click here,

• local authorities, click here.

Click here for more useful information.

STAND works to ensure that Scotland is a place where neurodivergent children and their families can thrive.
Our work focuses on four key areas:

Inclusion

We run Sensory Stay & Play sessions, provide visual supports, and work to improve access to education and community opportunities.

Support

We operate WhatsApp peer groups, run workshops for carers, and help families gain knowledge and confidence.

Empowerment

We deliver workshops and work with families to help them understand and assert their children’s rights.

Campaigning

We work with local and national decision-makers to improve systems and policy across Scotland.

To manage expectations, please note that STAND does not provide:

• Personal legal, medical, or educational advice

• Emergency or crisis response services

• Individual casework or advocacy

For general enquiries or enquiries from professionals or partner organisations - we will respond as soon as we can.

Thank you for your understanding, and for everything you do to support neurodivergent children and families.

With best wishes,

The STAND Team
www.standuk.co.uk