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French government shines spotlight on autism

An awareness campaign launched earlier this year aims to enhance understanding and support

French cafes with staff with Down or autism exports idea to New York

Café Joyeux Lexington is in Manhattan, NYC, and works with local associations to recruit a ‘happy team’

Mayor’s hunger strike to protest lack of help for disabled in France

Georgio Loiseau wants to draw attention to the plight of his autistic son and others like him across the country

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French scientists say new drug may improve life of people with autism

A recent study tested a bromide ion treatment on mice and found it eased signs of the condition. Tests are still in early stages, however

Different but skilled: French caterers empower staff with disabilities

‘Differences do not prevent us from having talent’, says Olivier Tran, who runs a training programme to give more opportunities to people with disabilities

300,000 clear masks to be distributed in French schools

The masks have a clear-plastic window covering the mouth, so facial expressions are still visible. Designed to be “inclusive”, the masks will not be available to everyone.

Creuse autism charity's €1,000 Jardins Ouvert gift

Paris mum opens up arts to people with special needs

French actor performs with autistic son in new show

A French actor has teamed up with his autistic son to perform an original theatre show at an educational festival, to challenge misconceptions about autism.

Brighter future for autistic young people in France

Autistic children in France “continue to be subjected to widespread violations of their rights”, a United Nations report said two years ago.

Autistic boy receives thousands of birthday cards

A 10-year-old autistic boy from Grenoble has received thousands of birthday cards, letters, gifts, and drawings after a Facebook post by his father went viral.

Autism

French government shines spotlight on autism

French cafes with staff with Down or autism exports idea to New York

Mayor’s hunger strike to protest lack of help for disabled in France

French scientists say new drug may improve life of people with autism

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