The remit of the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Reference Group is to: offer advice and leadership, consult and engage with stakeholders to implement the recommendations arising from the Scottish Governments Autism Strategy; identify and continue to scope ongoing gaps in service provision for people with autism lead in the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of new policy initiatives in line with the deadlines contained within the action plan for implementation; provide monthly updates to me demonstrating how the policy initiatives arising from the Scottish Government''s Autism Strategy are improving the quality of service provision for people with autism, and work in partnership to improve the lives of people with autism, show respect and listen to the views of other members.