Shaping policies that impact neurodivergent people

The Trust contributes to public consultations (run by the Scottish Government or a Committee of The Scottish Parliament) on issues salient to our practice, the people for whom we advocate, and neurodivergence more broadly. We produce ad hoc briefings on important subjects as appropriate, too, outlining our positions on key issues.

We are pleased to respond to the Scottish Labour’s Scottish Policy Forum.

We know that strong public policy, informed by the lived experience of those communities impacted, is crucial in ensuring better outcomes and reducing inequality. This is certainly true with respect to neurodivergence and neurodivergent people.

With the upcoming Scottish parliamentary elections scheduled in May 2026, it is important that Scotland’s political parties are mindful of the systemic
challenges that face neurodivergent people and their families, all policies required to help remedy these, and a real need for better implementation of well-intentioned existing policies.

You can read our full response below.