Recommendation 19

The Committee welcomes the Scottish Government's establishment of a task force and its commitment of additional funding to support implementation of the National Neurodevelopmental Specification. As part of this work, the Committee calls on the Scottish Government to produce a roadmap setting out clear timelines for improvement of ADHD and autism pathways and support. This should address improvements to information and communication (including the potential establishment of a 'one stop shop'), improved access to local support while waiting, the roll-out of targeted "waiting well" initiatives and the commitment of funding to develop the multi-disciplinary workforce needed to reduce waiting times in the longer term.