Book by Adeline Lacroix published by UGA Éditions in 2023, devoted to autism in women from historical, scientific and clinical perspectives, with research, expert views and testimonies. The author is autistic and a researcher in psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
Autobiographical graphic novel by Laura Bresson published by Leduc Graphic in 2023. The author, herself autistic with Asperger’s, recounts her journey toward diagnosis and her life experience.
Autobiography by Paul El Kharrat published by HarperCollins in 2022. The author recounts his personal journey, his autism diagnosis and his experience of living with Asperger syndrome.
Book by Thibaud Moulas, published on April 1, 2021 by Éditions Mardaga. The author, who describes himself as an autistic person with Asperger’s, explains autism from his experience and knowledge, addressing in particular the autism spectrum and social representations of autism.
Wikipedia page about Hugo Horiot’s manifesto-essay “Autisme : j’accuse !”, published by L’Iconoclaste in 2018 and devoted to the social perception of autism and the place of autistic people.
Wikipedia page about Josef Schovanec’s essay “Nos intelligences multiples”, published in 2018 and devoted to different forms of intelligence and representations of autism.
Autobiographical account by Guillaume Alemany, a history student diagnosed as autistic later in life, published in 2017 and devoted to his journey and experiences around the world.
Collection published in 2017 by Plon/Place des éditeurs, bringing together chronicles by Josef Schovanec broadcast on Europe 1’s “Carnets du monde” program. Josef Schovanec is autistic and the book is in French.
Graphic novel published by Delcourt in 2016, written by Julie Dachez and illustrated by Mademoiselle Caroline. The story draws on Julie Dachez’s experience and notably addresses late discovery of autism in a woman.
Wikipedia article about Josef Schovanec’s novel “De l’Amour en Autistan”, published by Plon in 2015 and inspired by real events, centered on several characters and their relationships with love and autism.
Wikipedia page about Josef Schovanec’s autobiographical essay, published by Plon in 2014, in which the autistic author recounts, among other things, his travel experiences across different countries.
Google search results page for the query “autisme en France”, intended to find web resources related to autism in France.
Guide produced by the Raptor Neuropsy association in 2022, presenting information on autism spectrum disorder, including its definition, cognitive and sensory characteristics, diagnosis and support.
Practical guide by Jean-Philippe Piat, himself autistic, published by AFD in 2018, offering tools and information on daily life, executive functions, social skills, stress and other aspects of autistic people’s lives.
French translation of Marc Segar’s guide offering practical advice drawn from his personal experience to help autistic people understand and manage various social and everyday situations.
A Comprendre l’autisme page featuring an infographic on the benefits and uses of video games for autistic people.
A Comprendre l’autisme infographic devoted to the main specific features of autism in women.
A Comprendre l’autisme page bringing together infographics about autism, including its main characteristics.
Interview with Josef Schovanec published by Le Magazine de la Différence under the title “Being Unhappy Like an Autistic Person in France”, focusing on his experience of autism and his view of French society.
Interview published by the Alliance Solidaire des Français de l’Étranger (ASFE), focusing on autism and Josef Schovanec’s experience. The resource is an independent informational article and is not identified as content produced by an autistic person.
Alliance Autiste contribution to the 2023 national consultation on mistreatment, devoted to the mistreatment of autistic people in France and to accessibility.
Alternative report by Alliance Autiste published in 2021, analyzing France’s responses and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in France as part of its review by the UN Committee.
University thesis by Coline Robert Mestais, defended in 2022, devoted to the online discourse of French associations around autism and its evolution.
KTO TV program featuring Josef Schovanec’s atypical chronicle; KTO presents him as an autistic person. The program is broadcast in French on the French Catholic channel.
French website devoted to autism that brings together testimonies from autistic people, professional resources, information and links, with an explicit aim of presenting multiple perspectives on autism.
Website “La Gazette de l’Autiste”, devoted to information and content produced about autism.
French-language blog about the experience of autism and perspectives on disability, presented on Autistan.wiki as an informational site created by an autistic person.
Wikipedia article about autism in France, with historical, institutional, social and political information as well as references on the evolution of how autism has been addressed in the country.
French Law No. 2005-102 of February 11, 2005 on equal rights and opportunities, participation and citizenship of persons with disabilities. It includes provisions on rights, compensation, accessibility, education, employment, care and participation of persons with disabilities.
Article L246-1 of the French Social Action and Families Code concerning multidisciplinary support for people whose disability results from autistic syndrome and related disorders, as well as people with multiple disabilities.
Official presentation of France’s 2023–2027 national strategy for neurodevelopmental disorders, covering autism, dys disorders, ADHD and intellectual developmental disorder and comprising 81 measures.
Initial report submitted by the French Government to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities under Article 35 of the Convention, reference CRPD/C/FRA/1.
Study by the French Defender of Rights published in 2016 on the direct effect of provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the French legal order and their interaction with national, European and international case law.
Report by the French Defender of Rights published in 2020 on implementation in France of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and national monitoring of its application.
Good practice recommendation by the French National Authority for Health and Anesm, published in 2018, on interventions and the life course of adults with autism spectrum disorder. It aims in particular to improve the quality of support, autonomy, social participation and quality of life.
Report by the French Court of Audit published in 2018 evaluating French policy for people with autism spectrum disorders.
Report by Josef Schovanec published in 2017 on the employment prospects of autistic people, prepared at the request of the State Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities to contribute to preparation of the 4th Autism Plan.
Good practice recommendation adopted by the French National Authority for Health in March 2012 with Anesm on coordinated educational and therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders. It notably promotes personalized, comprehensive and coordinated interventions.
Opinion No. 102 of the French National Consultative Ethics Committee for Health and Life Sciences, published in 2007 and devoted to the situation in France of autistic children and adults.
Concluding observations adopted in 2021 by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities regarding France’s initial report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities on her visit to France from October 3 to 13, 2017, published as A/HRC/40/54/Add.1 in 2019.
Report of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights following his visit to France from September 22 to 26, 2014, addressing several human rights issues, including the situation of persons with disabilities.
Website of the Embassy of Autistan to Clipperton and the other French territories, presenting its representative activities and exchanges with French authorities on issues related to autism and accessibility.
La Neurodiversité France is a French association created in 2019 that carries out awareness initiatives, conferences, events, research and publications focused on the recognition and advocacy of neurodiversity.
Autisme France is a national association of families of autistic people, recognized as being of public interest. It informs and supports families, develops an association network and works within public bodies to defend the rights of autistic people.
ASPERANSA is a registered French association working in information, family support, awareness, training and advocacy for autistic people, particularly around Asperger syndrome.
A French organization of autistic people that advocates for the rights, freedoms and accessibility of autistic people and takes part in work related to implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Francophone Association of Autistic Women (AFFA) is an association dedicated to the rights and needs of autistic girls and women and, more broadly, to defending children and women with disabilities. Its activities include information, awareness-raising and violence prevention.
Website named “Autistes France”, devoted to information and activities for autistic people in France.
CLE Autistes is a French self-advocacy association founded in 2018 and led by autistic people. It advocates in particular for autistic people’s participation in decisions that concern them, freedom of expression and autonomy.
French association “Personnes Autistes pour une Autodétermination Responsable et Innovante” (PAARI).
Autisme et TND Info Service is a French non-profit association providing a free national listening, information and referral service for autistic people or people concerned by another neurodevelopmental disorder, their relatives and professionals.
French private higher-education institution intended in particular for autistic people and other atypical profiles, offering degree programs, training and support arrangements.
French non-profit association that disseminates information and offers training on the educational, social and professional inclusion of autistic people, in partnership notably with Josef Schovanec and Jean-Philippe Piat.
The Interministerial Delegation for the National Strategy on Neurodevelopmental Disorders coordinates France’s 2023–2027 strategy, covering in particular autism, dys disorders, ADHD and intellectual developmental disorder.
iMIND is a French center of excellence dedicated to neurodevelopmental disorders in adolescents and adults. Designated by the government in 2020 and hosted by Le Vinatier Hospital Center, it coordinates a multidisciplinary network and develops research, training and inclusion initiatives.
Official page of the office of the Minister Delegate for Autonomy and Persons with Disabilities, attached to the Minister for Health, Families, Autonomy and Persons with Disabilities, presenting its officials, advisers and missions.
French interministerial body chaired by the Prime Minister, responsible for defining, coordinating and evaluating state policies for persons with disabilities and monitoring the corresponding interministerial actions.
The National Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities (CNCPH) is a French consultative body that contributes to disability-related public policies through opinions, contributions and motions. Its 2023–2026 term publishes work notably on accessibility, autonomy, education, employment and the rights of persons with disabilities.
French-speaking Facebook group devoted to discussions about autism, entitled “AUTISME science droits”.
Public Facebook group “Ensemble Pour l’Autisme”, associated with Alliance Autiste and intended for discussion and mobilization around autism.
French-language forum of ASPERANSA, a French association dedicated to autism and in particular to supporting autistic people and their families.
Autistic Talents Fair organized by ESPTA at the Paris-Cergy Campus, bringing together associations, companies, authors, artists and initiatives related to autism and neurodiversity.
Alliance Autiste Telegram channel intended to inform and guide people who contact the organization.
No public organization registered.
No public production linked to this country.
No public project related to this country.
No archived resource.
The PolPubAuti record for this country has not been started yet.
