ANNEX G: Useful references and contacts
References
North West Training and Development Team & the National Autistic Society (2006) Improving commissioning standards in services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders
MacKay, T. and Dunlop, A-W. (2004) The development of a national training framework for autistic spectrum disorders, Glasgow: NAS
National Autistic Society (2004) Autism: improving understanding. A review of work undertaken by the National Autistic Society to provide basic autism awareness training to social work staff under section 9 of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, London: NAS
Harker, M. and King, N. (2004) Tomorrow's big problem: housing options for people with autism. A guide for service commissioners, providers and families, London: NAS
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (2006) Education for pupils with autism spectrum disorder, Edinburgh: HMIE
Batten, A. and Daly, J. (2006) Make school make sense. Autism and education in Scotland: the reality for families today, London: NAS
Powell A. (2002) Taking Responsibility. Good Practice Guidelines for Adults with Asperger Syndrome. National Autistic Society. London.
For housing support services, ( ASD related services, if any, probably in "learning disabilities" category) access www.thehousekey.org.
Information on National Occupational Standards ( NOS) for contracting, commissioning and procurement ( CPC) for leadership and management for care ( LMC) and sensory services ( SS) are available at www.sssc.uk.com.
SSSC monthly eBulletin service has up-to-date news from SSSC and the social services sector.
Contact enquiries@SSSC.uk.com.
Contacts
Autism Initiatives
Number 6
6 Melville Crescent
Edinburgh EH3 7JA
T: 0131 240 2370
Contact: Richard Ibbotson, Director
National Autistic Society Scotland
Central Chambers, 1st Floor
109 Hope Street
Glasgow G2 6LL
T: 0141 221 8090
F: 0141 221 8118
E: Scotland@nas.org.uk
Scottish Society for Autism
Hilton House
Alloa Business Park
Whins Road
Alloa FK10 3SA
T: 01259 720044
Contact: John Macdonald, Chief Executive
Scottish Autism Services Network
University of Strathclyde
Room D002, David Stow Building
76 Southbrae Drive
Glasgow G13 1PP
T: 0141 950 3072
www.scottishautismnetwork.org.uk
Autism Resource Centre
Unit 8b
The Quadrangle
59 Ruckhill Street
Maryhill G20 9PX
0141 201 6247
Contact: Nigel Rooke, Director
Supporting People Enabling Unit - http://www.ccpscotland.org/spunit
Information on Scottish Government policies, contracts, housing support service delivery issues and registration/workforce development activities.
Local learning networks - www.learningnetworks.org.uk
Four established in Scotland to assist social services and workforce development activities.