Autism-Europe
@autismeurope.bsky.social
Advancing the rights of #autistic people and their families and helping them improve their quality of life. Almost 90 members organisations in 40 countries.
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· Sep 11
We are live in Dublin from 11 to 13 September, bringing the global autism community together to explore our theme: 'Quality of Life – Research, Policy and Practice'.
Whether you're with us in person or following from home, you can find all the essential information here: autismcongress2025.org
Whether you're with us in person or following from home, you can find all the essential information here: autismcongress2025.org
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the incredible Poster Presentations. This is a unique chance to discover cutting-edge work on a wide range of topics. Come visit the poster hall! #AECongress2025
September 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the incredible Poster Presentations. This is a unique chance to discover cutting-edge work on a wide range of topics. Come visit the poster hall! #AECongress2025
Welcome back to the #AECongress2025! Day 1 was filled with insightful discussions, and we're looking forward to building on that energy today. We have another full day of sessions on a wide range of topics. Join us and stay tuned!
September 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Welcome back to the #AECongress2025! Day 1 was filled with insightful discussions, and we're looking forward to building on that energy today. We have another full day of sessions on a wide range of topics. Join us and stay tuned!
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"We must breakdown barriers... to make sure that no one is left behind. Everyone has a right to live."
Foley emphasises the importance of inclusion, accessibility & autistic people actively shaping the communities they live in - "but I know we have a long way to go."
#AECONGRESS2025
Foley emphasises the importance of inclusion, accessibility & autistic people actively shaping the communities they live in - "but I know we have a long way to go."
#AECONGRESS2025
September 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
"We must breakdown barriers... to make sure that no one is left behind. Everyone has a right to live."
Foley emphasises the importance of inclusion, accessibility & autistic people actively shaping the communities they live in - "but I know we have a long way to go."
#AECONGRESS2025
Foley emphasises the importance of inclusion, accessibility & autistic people actively shaping the communities they live in - "but I know we have a long way to go."
#AECONGRESS2025
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Utterly excited to hear the incredible TC Waisman present:
"Beacons in a volatile world: how research, policy and practice have become beacons."
TC opens by sharing her Fiji roots & leadership.
"The thing about leadership in the village is if you lead you are a leader
#AECONGRESS2025
"Beacons in a volatile world: how research, policy and practice have become beacons."
TC opens by sharing her Fiji roots & leadership.
"The thing about leadership in the village is if you lead you are a leader
#AECONGRESS2025
September 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Utterly excited to hear the incredible TC Waisman present:
"Beacons in a volatile world: how research, policy and practice have become beacons."
TC opens by sharing her Fiji roots & leadership.
"The thing about leadership in the village is if you lead you are a leader
#AECONGRESS2025
"Beacons in a volatile world: how research, policy and practice have become beacons."
TC opens by sharing her Fiji roots & leadership.
"The thing about leadership in the village is if you lead you are a leader
#AECONGRESS2025
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First invited speaker of Autism Europe is Maja Toudal speaking on neurodiversity-affirming stress management and burnout prevention.
Toudal introduces a 8yo girl experiencing stress, overwhelm & meltdown. She introduces 2 scenarios: 1. Expected to go to school & not recovered.
#AECONGRESS2025
Toudal introduces a 8yo girl experiencing stress, overwhelm & meltdown. She introduces 2 scenarios: 1. Expected to go to school & not recovered.
#AECONGRESS2025
September 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
First invited speaker of Autism Europe is Maja Toudal speaking on neurodiversity-affirming stress management and burnout prevention.
Toudal introduces a 8yo girl experiencing stress, overwhelm & meltdown. She introduces 2 scenarios: 1. Expected to go to school & not recovered.
#AECONGRESS2025
Toudal introduces a 8yo girl experiencing stress, overwhelm & meltdown. She introduces 2 scenarios: 1. Expected to go to school & not recovered.
#AECONGRESS2025
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Great engagement between speakers and attendees at #aecongress2025 #ae2025 @autismeurope.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Great engagement between speakers and attendees at #aecongress2025 #ae2025 @autismeurope.bsky.social
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Amazing crowd listening to Dr TC Waisman at Congress this morning @autismeurope.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Amazing crowd listening to Dr TC Waisman at Congress this morning @autismeurope.bsky.social
We are live in Dublin from 11 to 13 September, bringing the global autism community together to explore our theme: 'Quality of Life – Research, Policy and Practice'.
Whether you're with us in person or following from home, you can find all the essential information here: autismcongress2025.org
Whether you're with us in person or following from home, you can find all the essential information here: autismcongress2025.org
September 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We are live in Dublin from 11 to 13 September, bringing the global autism community together to explore our theme: 'Quality of Life – Research, Policy and Practice'.
Whether you're with us in person or following from home, you can find all the essential information here: autismcongress2025.org
Whether you're with us in person or following from home, you can find all the essential information here: autismcongress2025.org
📣 Maja Toudal is kicking off the #AECongress2025! The autistic and ADHD psychologist and author is on stage right now, sharing her neuro-affirmative approach and her "Energy Accounting" method for managing stress and improving quality of life.
September 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
📣 Maja Toudal is kicking off the #AECongress2025! The autistic and ADHD psychologist and author is on stage right now, sharing her neuro-affirmative approach and her "Energy Accounting" method for managing stress and improving quality of life.
#AECongress2025 - The day kicked off with a welcome from Adam Harris, Founder and CEO of our incredible host, @asiamireland.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#AECongress2025 - The day kicked off with a welcome from Adam Harris, Founder and CEO of our incredible host, @asiamireland.bsky.social
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Great to be at the 14th @autismeurope.bsky.social International Conference in Dublin and hear the opening speeches sharing common hopes on the impact it can have for the international community.
#AEcongress2025
#AEcongress2025
September 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Great to be at the 14th @autismeurope.bsky.social International Conference in Dublin and hear the opening speeches sharing common hopes on the impact it can have for the international community.
#AEcongress2025
#AEcongress2025
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Lovely to hear @asiamireland.bsky.social CEO Adam getting the @autismeurope.bsky.social 14th Congress started with some housekeeping notes including a reminder to the audience to use silent applause (flappause) at all times
#AECongress2025
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#AECongress2025
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September 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Lovely to hear @asiamireland.bsky.social CEO Adam getting the @autismeurope.bsky.social 14th Congress started with some housekeeping notes including a reminder to the audience to use silent applause (flappause) at all times
#AECongress2025
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#AECongress2025
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Now hearing from @autismeurope.bsky.social's President, Harald Neerland.
Neerland opens by discussing conference topic.
Neerland shares that his daughter has taught him so much - "if you want to improve the quality of life of someone, you need to ask & listen to them"
#AECONGRESS2025
Neerland opens by discussing conference topic.
Neerland shares that his daughter has taught him so much - "if you want to improve the quality of life of someone, you need to ask & listen to them"
#AECONGRESS2025
September 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Now hearing from @autismeurope.bsky.social's President, Harald Neerland.
Neerland opens by discussing conference topic.
Neerland shares that his daughter has taught him so much - "if you want to improve the quality of life of someone, you need to ask & listen to them"
#AECONGRESS2025
Neerland opens by discussing conference topic.
Neerland shares that his daughter has taught him so much - "if you want to improve the quality of life of someone, you need to ask & listen to them"
#AECONGRESS2025
Good morning from Dublin! We're so excited for Day 1 of the #AECongress2025. Come say hello! 👋
September 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Good morning from Dublin! We're so excited for Day 1 of the #AECongress2025. Come say hello! 👋
The countdown is on! Our team has arrived in Dublin and we're ready to welcome you at our stand. See you tomorrow at #AECongress2025!
September 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The countdown is on! Our team has arrived in Dublin and we're ready to welcome you at our stand. See you tomorrow at #AECongress2025!
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Delighted to be doing a Fringe Event at the Autism Europe Congress with @asiamireland.bsky.social next week! It is free but booking is required.
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/autistic-c...
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/autistic-c...
September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Delighted to be doing a Fringe Event at the Autism Europe Congress with @asiamireland.bsky.social next week! It is free but booking is required.
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/autistic-c...
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/autistic-c...
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Very excited to be speaking at the Autism Europe Congress hosted by @asiamireland.bsky.social in Dublin this week.
I’ll be talking about the neurodiversity movement and the promise of collective liberation for all autistic people!
For more details on the congress visit AutismCongress2025.org
I’ll be talking about the neurodiversity movement and the promise of collective liberation for all autistic people!
For more details on the congress visit AutismCongress2025.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Very excited to be speaking at the Autism Europe Congress hosted by @asiamireland.bsky.social in Dublin this week.
I’ll be talking about the neurodiversity movement and the promise of collective liberation for all autistic people!
For more details on the congress visit AutismCongress2025.org
I’ll be talking about the neurodiversity movement and the promise of collective liberation for all autistic people!
For more details on the congress visit AutismCongress2025.org
The #AECongress2025 starts tomorrow! The Autism-Europe team is on its way to Dublin to welcome you.
@asiamireland.bsky.social
@asiamireland.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The #AECongress2025 starts tomorrow! The Autism-Europe team is on its way to Dublin to welcome you.
@asiamireland.bsky.social
@asiamireland.bsky.social
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Really excited to be going to the @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress in Dublin this week!
You can access all the presentations from our team at the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) via this link: bit.ly/ACER-AE
You can access all the presentations from our team at the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) via this link: bit.ly/ACER-AE
![Profile of Laura Crane on the Autism Europe website: Laura Crane
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Laura Crane is Professor of Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham, where she is Director of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) and Director of Research for the School of Education. The goal of Laura's work is to conduct research on topics that matter to autistic people and their allies, through working in collaboration with them. In this regard, Laura's research interests are wide-ranging, and she has published extensively in the fields of education, healthcare, and criminal justice. [also features details of Laura's participation, available on the link in the post; headshot also provided of Laura, a smiling white woman with long brown hair]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:usnoqrq5whx4p6g2v5ahj7fi/bafkreiejynptfhockc3a3fzdc6k6jhoyvtnfzcjg6lvg3b5s52lj6fwepe@jpeg)
September 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Really excited to be going to the @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress in Dublin this week!
You can access all the presentations from our team at the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) via this link: bit.ly/ACER-AE
You can access all the presentations from our team at the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) via this link: bit.ly/ACER-AE
Breaking barriers: The 14th Autism-Europe International Congress will have real-time translation and interpretation in 60 languages (including Irish!).
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
August 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Breaking barriers: The 14th Autism-Europe International Congress will have real-time translation and interpretation in 60 languages (including Irish!).
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
July 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📣The scientific programme for the #AECongress2025 is now available on our website!
It features world-renewed experts presenting groundbreaking research, sessions on improving physical and mental health, and many more events!
Browse the full programme and register:
👉 www.autismcongress2025.org
It features world-renewed experts presenting groundbreaking research, sessions on improving physical and mental health, and many more events!
Browse the full programme and register:
👉 www.autismcongress2025.org
June 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
📣The scientific programme for the #AECongress2025 is now available on our website!
It features world-renewed experts presenting groundbreaking research, sessions on improving physical and mental health, and many more events!
Browse the full programme and register:
👉 www.autismcongress2025.org
It features world-renewed experts presenting groundbreaking research, sessions on improving physical and mental health, and many more events!
Browse the full programme and register:
👉 www.autismcongress2025.org
Exciting news: our network is growing! 📣
A big welcome to our two new members:
🇵🇹 Inovar Autismo (Portugal) – Affiliated member
🇬🇧 Liberty Academy Trust (UK) – Associated member
We look forward to working together to advance the rights of autistic people in Europe! ♥️
A big welcome to our two new members:
🇵🇹 Inovar Autismo (Portugal) – Affiliated member
🇬🇧 Liberty Academy Trust (UK) – Associated member
We look forward to working together to advance the rights of autistic people in Europe! ♥️
May 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Exciting news: our network is growing! 📣
A big welcome to our two new members:
🇵🇹 Inovar Autismo (Portugal) – Affiliated member
🇬🇧 Liberty Academy Trust (UK) – Associated member
We look forward to working together to advance the rights of autistic people in Europe! ♥️
A big welcome to our two new members:
🇵🇹 Inovar Autismo (Portugal) – Affiliated member
🇬🇧 Liberty Academy Trust (UK) – Associated member
We look forward to working together to advance the rights of autistic people in Europe! ♥️
Today, on Independent Living Day, Autism-Europe joined @enil-eu.bsky.social and @cofaceeu.bsky.social at a protest in Brussels, where local activists with disabilities and their families called on the regional government to stop putting community based living in jeopardy. #ILDay
May 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today, on Independent Living Day, Autism-Europe joined @enil-eu.bsky.social and @cofaceeu.bsky.social at a protest in Brussels, where local activists with disabilities and their families called on the regional government to stop putting community based living in jeopardy. #ILDay
We are excited to announce that our Irish member, As I Am, will be featured in a documentary by ARTE tomorrow! The documentary showcases their wonderful campaign advocating for equal opportunities for autistic people in Ireland.
Watch here: www.arte.tv/fr/videos/12...
Watch here: www.arte.tv/fr/videos/12...
ARTE Regards - Autisme : les Irlandais en première ligne - Regarder le documentaire complet | ARTE
L’Irlande doit faire face au plus haut taux d’Europe de personnes autistes. Le pays multiplie les dispositifs d’aide et repense la place des autistes dans la société.
www.arte.tv
April 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We are excited to announce that our Irish member, As I Am, will be featured in a documentary by ARTE tomorrow! The documentary showcases their wonderful campaign advocating for equal opportunities for autistic people in Ireland.
Watch here: www.arte.tv/fr/videos/12...
Watch here: www.arte.tv/fr/videos/12...