Additional Support Needs (ASN) Network
On this page you will find information on organisations within East Dunbartonshire that support individuals with Additional Support needs. This covers Autism, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and anyone who requires additional support.
Whole Family Wellbeing Fund- Directory of Supports 2025-2026
The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund (WFWF) brings together a wide range of supports designed to help families across East Dunbartonshire thrive.
Our Directories of Supports outline the projects, programmes, and services available to both parents and carers as well as multi-agency practitioners. These include initiatives from third-sector partners, local authority teams, and specialist training opportunities.
From autism-friendly activities and outdoor learning to family support groups, sleep programmes, and wellbeing workshops, each project aims to strengthen families, improve relationships, and promote inclusion and resilience in our communities.
📘 Parents & Carers Directory
Explore practical supports, wellbeing activities, and family-friendly programmes across East Dunbartonshire. Access it Here.
📗 Practitioners Directory
Discover referral pathways, partnership projects, and professional training designed to enhance early intervention and family wellbeing. Access it HERE..
October’s ASN Newsletter has arrived
The October ASN Network newsletter is here! Packed full of info. From a call for more equipment for MAGGS to ASN Dance Classes. This newsletter is packed with useful information for everyone!
<——— Click the image to access the newsletter
or click HERE
EDICE Network
EDVA contact for the ASN network is joni.mitchell@edva.org
East Dunbartonshire Information, Collaboration & Education around ASN
This network was formed in January 2023 due to the high demand for community support as CAMHS waiting lists increased. This network is run quarterly and the next dates can be found on HERE. Our network runs in partnership with the Local Area Co-ordinators
The network is for organisations and statutory sector not for individuals, however the groups listed in the ASN orgnisation tab below can be contacted by individuals and carers.
Our EDICE network is represented on the Autism Strategic partnership and has fed into the local consultations.
A new Neuro-Affirming Information and Learning Programme.
Please visit our website (link below) for full information on what we hope this programme will offer our Parents, Carers, Young People and Neurodivergent adults.
We currently have sessions scheduled with Tanya Tennant & Autistically Scott, both over Zoom & some In Person, which can be booked from our website, through Eventbrite - links also noted below.
Sessions begin next week, so we would encourage you to spread the word. Thank you for your support!
Neuro-Affirming Information and Learning Programme
https://www.differabledscotland.co.uk/learning
Tanya Tennant
https://www.differabledscotland.co.uk/tanya
Autistically Scott
Navigating the world can be difficult for some, add in the confusion, questions and uncertainty about the future, specifically when dealing with a diagnosis of autism, can make life more stressful. If you or someone you care for has begun the process for an autism assessment, you may be placed on a waiting list.
However while you are awaiting the assessment, there are still a number of local organisations which can offer support.
Having the correct support is important to thrive; for some, it can be more difficult than others. We are committed to making sure the community have the most up-to-date information available. These links are made with organisations, local area coordinators, parent and carer support and ASN Activities that are happening in the local EastDunbartonshire area.
The Local Area Co-ordinators also offer one-to-one support and aid people with a diagnosis of Autism and/or mild learning disability, and can support people in their transition from secondary school by consistently supporting the person and their families when they try to navigate what comes next for them in their lives
This ASN Activity List is designed to highlight activities that support people and families with ASN within the East Dunbartonshire area. The Activity List also contains contact information, websites and descriptions on the local activities so that you can get a bite-sized understanding of what is happening.
June & July 2025 Autism & ASN Newsletter
The ASN Newsletter is aimed at providing updates at a glance, providing dates for your diary, opportunities available, and local updates, and plenty of information that may be useful,
NHS Right Decisions - Meeting the Need of Autistic People Click HERE
TRAINING RESOURCES
https://www.differabledscotland.co.uk/workplace-training
https://creatovators.com/courses/lego-based-therapy-primary/
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/helm/dev/adhd/understanding_adhd/index.html
https://www.autismonlinetraining.com/
https://eastdunbartonshirevoluntaryaction.theskillsnetwork.com/
https://tsi-learning.scot/ - Autism Awareness
https://www.hisengage.scot/equipping-professionals/engaging-with/neurodiverse-people/
