Dingwall proposal for autism and neurodiversity charity ‘day care centre’ under consideration by council
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A group that provides support for autistic individuals and their families is expanding in the Highlands, and is keen to occupy premises on a Dingwall business park.
Aberdeen based Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland have applied to Highland Council to change the use of former IT storage premises at 9 - 10 Bridgend Park to a day care centre.
It would cater for 20 children with autism and neurodiversity in the local area.
It is proposed that the centre would include a jungle gym, a “big tech room” and sensory and soft play rooms as well as some outdoor space. It would also require some office space and an upgraded kitchen.
Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland was founded in 1987 by a small group of parents and professionals who were concerned for the needs of autistic individuals.
They formed the first group of their kind in the region to offer help and support to autistic individuals, their families and wider support networks.
The group’s website states it has slowly expanded over time, firstly as a parent-run organisation and later constituted into a charity in 1989.
As of January this year it has a growing staff team of 55 and provides “direct, ongoing support and services to over 200 individuals and their families throughout Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, as well as providing a variety of support groups in person and online.”
The application is currently under consideration the the council planning department.
