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Rossie Young People’s Trust Awarded National Autistic Society's Autism Specialist Award

  • Submitted by: Dawn Black, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 03 November 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-01856

That the Parliament congratulates Rossie Young People’s Trust near Montrose, Angus, on receiving the National Autistic Society's Autism Specialist Award in recognition of its support for autistic children and young people with complex needs; recognises the charity’s commitment to providing tailored support and creating inclusive environments that help young people feel safe, understood and valued by introducing virtual reality tours to help young people familiarise themselves with their surroundings before arriving at the centre; understands that it has created dedicated sensory spaces to help autistic young people manage emotions and anxieties, as well as introducing visual communication tools; further understands that it has created more personalised living spaces and enhanced wellbeing facilities, and commends the staff and volunteers whose dedication to equity continues to ensure that neurodivergent young people who find themselves at Rossie have the same opportunity to thrive, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes as their peers.


Supported by: Heather Anderson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Keith Brown, Yi-pei Chou Turvey, Alex Kerr, Colm Merrick, David Torrance