Advocacy – General
See also Legal & Human Rights for contacts in this area and Health and Wellbeing for help to resolve a problem with healthcare. I have included on this page suggestions about people who might help you to resolve an issue, whether or not they would be considered an official advocate.
The Autism and Neurodiversity Self-Advocacy Handbook: Developing the Skills to Determine Your Own Future by Barb Cook and Yenn Purkis (Book)
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) (US)
Scotland
Legal right to advocacy for Autistic people https://www.mygov.scot/advocacy
Find an independent advocate in Scotland
Find your MSP in Scotland and find out what your MSP can help with
Find information about making a complaint about a public service eg a college or university, the NHS or Social Work services – from the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
Find information about resolving problems with a school, including informal and formal routes
Children and Young People (Scotland)
Information for children and young people about resolving problems at school – from Reach
Salvesen Mind Room – Information, advocacy and support with transitions for children and young people under 25 in Scotland, who have or think they might have a learning difficulty – a diagnosis is not required.
Partners in Advocacy – Independent advocacy support for 12-15 year olds with additional support needs living anywhere in Scotland. They will help young people share their views with their school to get the support they need, helping them work out what they want to say, attending meetings with them and if they don’t feel able to speak themselves, speaking up on their behalf.