Event

Advancing Inclusive and Evidence-Based Therapies for Autism in Europe

Final conference of the AUTHERAPIES project, an Erasmus + initiative dedicated to improving access to inclusive and evidence-based therapies for autistic individuals across Europe.

Organised in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), this high-level event brought together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, autistic people and their families, and civil society organisations to explore how Europe can take the lead in delivering better, more informed and inclusive therapeutic support for austism.

What was discussed:

• Presentation of Project Findings
  Key insights from three years of research, consultation, and collaboration across Europe;

• Policy and Practice Perspectives
  Decision-makers and autism advocates presented what is being done on a European level in regards to having a common approach to autism across Member States. Within the context of the project, partners also presented policy recommendations to ensure the availability and accessibility of information on evidence-based interventions for autism;

• Interactive Panel Discussions
  Expert dialogues on the future of therapy standards and their accessibility in Europe;

Access the presentations below:

• Setting the landscape: Introduction to the work and insights of Autism Europe: Aurélie Barange, Director, Autism Europe (presentation to be uploaded soon)
• AUTHERAPIES: Why and how did we made it happen?: Rafael Martinez-Leal, project coordinator, Fundacion Villablanca
• Interactive Database of evidence-based interventions for Autism. Try out!: Marta Fernandez, Open Europe
• Training modules for healthcare professionals, autistic people and their family/caretakers: Silvia Doratiotto and Florian Gallo, IST Sordi di Torino
• AUTHERAPIES Policy Brief: Clara Beser, Policy Officer at European Platform for   Rehabilitation (EPR)
• AUTHERAPIES Scientific Paper: Krzysztof Krysta, Professor at Medical University of   Silesia 

About AUTHERAPIES

The AUTHERAPIES project aims to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and the real-world needs of autistic people. By promoting inclusive and ethical therapeutic practices, the project contributes to a more equitable and neurodiversity-affirming Europe.

Find out more: https://www.autherapies.eu/en

For questions, please contact: Benedetta Pesce, EPR Project and Events Officer, at bpesce@epr.eu