A new project is about to get underway, aiming to explore the needs of children and young people with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities in Shetland.
Charis Scott, a children’s occupational therapist from NHS Shetland, will work with children, young people, and their families on this project.
The project was initially delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, funded by the NHS Education for Scotland Allied Health Professions Careers Fellowship Scheme.
“The aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people by working together with them, their families and carers to clearly identify what the need is in Shetland and then design solutions,” Scott said.
Scott is looking for children, young people and their families to discuss how this project will be delivered in their community.
She wants to include children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences in this project.
These include children and young people with learning difficulties, motor coordination difficulties, speech and language difficulties and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
If you are interested in talking to Charis Scott contact her by email on charis.scott@nhs.net
