Recommendation 32

Moreover, delivering meaningful support for neurodivergent children and young people requires a coordinated, whole system approach around the child, with education working with health, social work and the third sector. A ‘community’ of support services. The Scottish Government and the next administration should consider how schools can access in house, a full range of specialist support, including educational psychologists, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and other allied and family support services, so that support is provided earlier, joined up, and consistently available. Consistent and high quality ‘community’ support should follow the young person in their transition from primary to secondary education and then in their transition to adult services.