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 Caf茅 Joyeux Lexington is in Manhattan, NYC, and works with local associations to recruit a 鈥榟appy team鈥�
Mayor鈥檚 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
news 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 鈥楧ifferences do not prevent us from having talent鈥�, 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 鈥渋nclusive鈥�, the masks will not be available to everyone.
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 鈥渃ontinue to be subjected to widespread violations of their rights鈥�, 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.
