Mental health: autism
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which affects communication and interaction.
For information on problems and issues around autism, see Scottish Autism for a number of relevant reports.
The Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory has been tasked by the Scottish Government to generate evidence and build understanding of the causes of poor health and health inequalities experienced by people with autism. The Observatory is conducting multiple research projects related to autism, including COVID-19 in autistic people.
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