National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire

That this House congratulates the National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire Branch for winning the Outstanding branch community impact award at the 2023 Branches Awards; notes there are 116 National Autistic Society branches across the UK working to transform lives, change attitudes, and help to create a society that works for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK; commends the fantastic work and dedication of volunteers who provide a wide range of sessions for people with autism in East Renfrewshire, supporting them to fulfil their potential, dispel myths about autism, and to assist parents and carers who have a child or a young person on the pathway to a diagnosis of autism or a recent diagnosis; further notes that the East Renfrewshire Branch has been active since March 2020 and has grown to become a much cherished local organisation; and wishes everyone involved with the National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire Branch all the best for the future as they continue their invaluable work.