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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Hoy es el #DíaInternacionalAsperger. Las personas con el síndrome de #Asperger se esfuerzan cada día por encajar en entornos inflexibles. Nos lo explica @Autismo_Espana en su campaña #HazEspacio➡ https://diamundialautismo.com/dia-internacional-del-sindrome-de-asperger/

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