(UK) Scottish group expects ASD to be one in 25 by 2024-NO ALARM HOWEVER

Oct 24, 2018, Deeside Piper and Herald: Autism group plans to widen its scope from new premises https://www.deesidepiper.co.uk/news/autism-group-plans-to-widen-its-scope-from-new-premises-1-4819058 SCOTLAND: A voluntary organisation providing support in the north east for parents of children and young people with autism has been given a major boost. ASK North East (Autism Specific Knowledge) has been operating for four years without a base. But it has newly achieved charitable status and trustees have moved into permanent accommodation in Banchory Business Centre, which is supporting the charity. The resource facility gives information, advocacy and practical support to parents of children and young people with autism, their families and carers across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. … “Every city has an Autism One Stop Shop apart from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. “I don’t understand how that has happened because it is so badly needed. … The scale of autism in Scotland’s schools is rising and is predicted to continue increasing. Eddie explained: “At the moment, schools are being overwhelmed with the number of autistic children “They say it’s one in 100, which is quite a lot of children, but by 2024 it is predicted to be one in 25. “What we are trying to do is spend money on the right things. It’s not a case of throwing money at it. It’s doing the right things – the transitions, strategies and support in schools.”…