Autism Europe

EAMHID's 11th International Congress "Better Mental Health for People with Intellectual Disability"- Luxembourg
2017-09-21 - 2017-09-23 | European Convention Center Luxembourg, 1, rue du Fort Thungen, 1499, Luxembourg
In close collaboration with our host and the local partner APEMH Foundation, together with the University of Luxembourg, and with the support of the European network ARFIE, the European Association for Mental Health in Intellectual Disability (EAMHID) looks forward to welcoming you to Luxembourg, a linchpin in the building of the European community.
EAMHID aims to provide a platform for all stakeholders, promoting a constructive interaction between the results of current research, innovative practice and professional training initiatives. They will also contribute to fostering dialogue that supports the values that unite us: better conditions of living, working and sharing for those involved in support work and interventions for mental health.
APEMH Foundation takes the opportunity to highlight its ongoing commitment to European partnerships and exchange in support of its sustained campaign for a better quality of life for people with intellectual
disabilities; which includes improved access to mental health services.
Keynote speakers

Pr Nick Bouras (UK) • Mental Health and Intellectual Disability:
History, Concepts and Evidence based
Jane Mc Carthy (UK) • Autism Spectrum Disorder and offending:
Towards an evidence based approach
Régine Scelles (FR) • L’enfant en situation de handicap : désir
de savoir et apprentissage avec les pairs
Emmanuelle Jouet (FR) • Challenges of partnerships between
patients and healthcare professionals
Michael Seidel (DE) • Mental health for people with ID. A
challenge between human rights and scientific progress
Johan De Groef (BE) • Networking, Partnerships and Mutualisation:
Competences to promote Mental Health in ID

Congress "Autism research news and future prospects"- Toulouse, France
2017-09-04 12:00 - 2017-09-05 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Amphi F417 – Maison de la Recherche. Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, 5 Allées Antonio Machado, Toulouse, Toulouse Cedex 8, 31058, France
To mark the end of Professor Rogé’s academic career, the congress “Autism research news and future perspectives” will take place on September 4th and 5th at the Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès in France.
The conference will welcome internationally renowned speakers for their work, as well as young people whose talents are emerging. The congress is open not only to young researchers already working in the field of autism, but also to those involved in related disciplines and who wish to take part in the research effort. This event will bring together researchers and clinicians who want to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and thus give people on the autism spectrum a dignified life by means of support that is adapted to their needs and to those of their families.
