Motion · S5M-21784 · 18 May 2020
Autism Charity Launches Online Programme to Stay Connected
The motion
That the Parliament commends National Autistic Society Scotland on tackling social isolation faced by autistic people by establishing online social groups; notes that the lockdown has been very challenging for autistic people and their families, with many it believes struggling with mental health and intense anxiety, and understands that National Autistic Society Scotland’s online groups will offer autistic people the chance to connect and chat about whatever they like, and provide a safe and supported space where people can share their thoughts and gain confidence from each other.
Supporters (16)
- Emma Harper 18 May 2020
- Bill Kidd 18 May 2020
- Rona Mackay 18 May 2020
- John Mason 18 May 2020
- Mark McDonald 18 May 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 18 May 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 18 May 2020
- Sandra White 18 May 2020
- Richard Lyle 19 May 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 20 May 2020
- Willie Coffey 22 May 2020
- Joan McAlpine 26 May 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 27 May 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 28 May 2020
- Ruth Maguire 5 Jun 2020
- Maureen Watt 11 Jun 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.