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Neurodivergence in Scotland
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Published: Friday 20 Mar 2026 (EHRCJS062026R04(Rev))
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Introduction
Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill
Health Social Care and Sport Committee scrutiny
Cross cutting themes
Implementation Gap
Diagnostic assessment
Private diagnoses and shared care agreements
Post diagnostic support
Culture change
Education
Workload pressures, support for schools and training
Support for neurodivergent teachers
Reasonable adjustments
Systemic reform
Communication and culture
Inequality and wider impacts
The workplace
Recruitment and retention
Diagnosis and the workplace
Cultural change and support for employers
System design
Cross sectoral and wider impacts
The criminal justice system
Data and a focus on neurodivergent people's needs
Workload pressures and training
The role of the third sector
Conclusion
Annexe A: Extracts from Committee minutes
Annexe B: Evidence and information gathered
Written submissions
Notes of fact-finding visits and engagement activity
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