In June 2005, SLNAS provided over 300 information packs on autism and Asperger
syndrome to nurseries and schools in the South Lanarkshire area. The packs were funded through local fundraising by and donations to SLNAS and are being
distributed to schools and nurseries by South Lanarkshire Council.
Senior
Depute Chair of South Lanarkshire Council's Education Resources Committee, Councillor Pat Morgan, said: "I am sure that
the packs will be very well received by our schools, nurseries and partner agencies who will soon be receiving their own copies. The
challenges the children face in their day-to-day lives can sometimes be difficult for people who do not fully understand the condition
to comprehend. But the packs explain everything in a concise, user-friendly manner, and provide essential information such as
helpline numbers and addresses."
Julie Bruce, Specialist Services Manager within Education Resources
at South Lanarkshire Council, said: "We would like to thank SLNAS for providing us with such a comprehensive resource pack.
The packs are currently on their way to schools and nurseries throughout the area and I am certain they will soon become an
essential tool. Autism and Asperger syndrome is often a very difficult condition for people to understand, and the packs certainly go a long
way to improving people's knowledge."
