AN Autism Commissioner is “desperately needed” in Scotland to stop neurodivergent people being marginalised across “every organ of the state”, charities and those with lived experience have told the Sunday National.
A report produced by the National Autistic Society Scotland and Scottish Autism last week showed how 96% of 1215 people surveyed supported creating an independent commissioner who could hold local and central government to account, promote good practice and ensure autistic people have a “powerful ally” embedded in law they can turn to.
The Scottish Government committed to the introduction of an Autism, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Bill in 2021 which includes the appointment of a commissioner to uphold and protect the rights of autistic people.
