Representing an estimated 7 million people

Autism-Europe is an association gathering almost 90 member associations, individual members and/or self-advocates from 38 European countries.

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As part of a long-running awareness campaign, we are focusing on the theme “A New Dynamic for Autism. I ∞ autism”.

Sharing knowledge across Europe

Autism-Europe holds a triannual international congress to share the latest research and best practices. More than 2,200 delegates attended the last edition in 2019. The next Congress will be held in Kraków in 2022.

Influencing European decision-makers

Autism-Europe plays a key role in raising public awareness, and in influencing the European decision-makers on all issues relating to the rights of people with autism.

About us

Autism-Europe (AE) is an international association whose main objective is to advance the rights of autistic people and to help them improve their quality of life. AE also strives for more awareness and understanding of autism in society.

Our mission

Autism-Europe’s mission is to improve the quality of life of all persons with autism and their families in Europe.

Our vision

Autism-Europe’s main objectives are, among others, to ensure full implementation and respect of the rights and the effective participation of people with disabilities.

Our values

Autism-Europe’s work is based on the principles of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD).

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Featured news

04/12/2019

The ETTECEC online training on autism for preschool teachers in inclusive education is launched in Brussels

In the framework of the final conference of the ETTECEC project, hosted by Autism-Europe on [...]

02/12/2019

The EU Days of Persons with Disabilities celebrates 10 years of the Access City Award and look ahead to the next decade

To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December), the European [...]

20/11/2019

The EU launches a public consultation on the impact of the European Social Fund to support inclusion

Until December 19 2019, you can provide your feedback to the European Commission on the [...]

19/11/2019

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