Scottish Mom's Viral Rant Exposes Delays in Autism/ADHD Support

Scottish Mother's Viral Rant Targets Swinney Over Autism/ADHD Support Delays A video posted by "The Ranting Ma" on TikTok has gone viral, attracting significant attention to the challenges faced by families seeking support for neurodivergent children in Scotland. The video directly addresses John Swinney, criticizing the Scottish government's system for providing support only after a diagnosis, while simultaneously treating undiagnosed children as simply "badly behaved." This creates a significant delay in accessing crucial services. "You say an Autism/ADHD diagnosis isn't required in Scotland to receive support, but your system treats undiagnosed children like they are just 'badly behaved,'" the mother states in her video. "So if a diagnosis isn't required, then why is the entire support process built around waiting for one?" This highlights the core of her complaint: the systemic inefficiency and the suffering it causes families. The video has sparked widespread debate online, with many parents sharing similar experiences. The Scottish government has yet to respond publicly to the criticisms raised in the video. However, the significant attention garnered by "The Ranting Ma's" passionate plea underscores the urgent need for improved support systems for neurodivergent children in Scotland.