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Shaping supportive environments, together

For nearly 60 years, Scottish Autism has been empowering individuals, families, organisations, and communities to create change that enables autistic people to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Through our expert training and consultancy service – Elevate – we combine lived experience, professional insight, and evidence-based solutions to create lasting change for autistic people.

Let’s work together to create a society where everyone can thrive.

Autism Training

With real life examples, evidence-based strategies and lived experience, our training is rooted in a wealth of knowledge and hands on learning that is unrivalled in the sector. Whether you are looking for digital or face to face learning, your journey starts here.

Consult an Autism Expert

Not sure where to start? There is no one size fits all – explore how we can support you through our tailored solutions that ensure real and meaningful change for neurodivergent people. We believe real change is collaborative.

Find Out How We Can Support You

Health and Social Care

We partner with health and social care professionals to deepen their understanding, translate theory into meaningful practice, and embed relational approaches that prioritises wellbeing and autistic voice.

 

Education

We support nurseries, schools, colleges and universities create more inclusive, supportive learning environments that recognise the needs and perspectives of neurodivergent learners. 

 

Commercial Services

Unlock your businesses potential with our tailored training and consultancy services designed specifically for the retail, hospitality, tourism and leisure industries that drive real change, innovation and employee wellbeing.

 

Professional Services

We help businesses create inclusive, neurodiversity aware environments that strengthen teams and enhance client engagement. Our support is tailored to your sector — from legal and financial, to technological and architectural industries, and beyond.

 

Community and Voluntary

Community spaces play a vital role in bringing people together. Our support for community and voluntary groups is designed to help you create welcoming, inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong. 

 

Sport and Active Health

Designed for coaches, volunteers, club staff, and organisations, our training can help to build a welcoming, supportive environment for everyone making sport more accessible, enjoyable, and inclusive for everyone. 

 

Ideas That Elevate Understanding

Why is Elevate the right fit for you?

Joanna Panese — Scottish Autism’s External Learning and Consultancy Lead — breaks down what Neurodiversity Training is; and why Elevate is the right fit for you.

Why inclusivity is important.

We believe inclusion is a responsibility – not just a goal.

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Online vs. in-person training.

We know every organisation is different. That’s why we offer flexible, high-quality autism training — in-person, online, or a blend of both — tailored to your team’s needs.

Change starts here.

Training isn’t a quick fix — but it’s a powerful starting point. More than just knowledge, we provide practical tools to create lasting change in your culture, spaces, and relationships.