In the United States, the quality of autism service is often a matter of geography. The same is true in Scotland, as this news report indicates:
A campaign has been launched at Holyrood to improve support for autism sufferers and their carers. Liberal Democrat MSP Hugh O’Donnell wants a national strategy put in place to end the current “postcode lottery” in the provision of services. He tabled his member’s bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday and is confident he will be able to secure the support of at least 18 MSPs from two of the four major parties, that he needs to take it forward. The news will be welcomed by Aberdeen woman Annette Masson, who is urging the Scottish Government to review the assessment, diagnosis and appeal procedures operated by local authorities to ensure youngsters get the education they deserve. Mr O’Donnell, a central Scotland MSP, said: “Scotland is the only part of the UK without a national autism strategy, which means that people with autism across Scotland and their carers face a postcode lottery when it comes to services.
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