G20 Brazil 2024 – Preparatory meeting for the G20 Social Summit in Rio de Janeiro (20/08/2024)
We were invited to participate in a significant event of the “G20 Social” organized by Brazil. This event took place on 20/08/2024 to Rio de Janeiro, city chosen as Capital of the G20 2024 (https://g20.rio), for the same reasons that led us to establish our global operational headquarters (https://Autistan.rio) in this same city 2017. …
Stephen Shore et l'Autistan en Inde
As he had already done in Australia in May 2024, our autistic friend Stephen M. Shore proudly represented Autistan at the Second Global Education Conference ‘Voices of Individuals with Disabilities’, held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, campus of Mysuru – Inde, from 25 au 27 July 2024. …
Autism Documentation : Autistan Wiki overview
Introduction Autistan Wiki is a new initiative from our organization dedicated to improving understanding and support for autistic people. This site, accessible at Autistan.wiki, provides a central resource for useful information in the field of autism, having a national or international scope. What is Autistan
Meeting with the G20 Sherpa from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Diplomatic meeting with the Sherpa G20 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Felipe Hees. The dialogue made it possible to present the concept of Autistan and to explain the difficulties encountered in establishing a connection with the Brazilian authorities. Despite the brevity of the meeting, it was positive and informative, reinforcing the idea of using parallel diplomacy to promote understanding and action for autistic people. …
C20 / G20 Brazil 2024 – Mid-term meetings in Rio de Janeiro (from 01 au 04/07/2024)
Autistan participated in the C20-G20 Brazil mid-term meetings 2024 to Rio de Janeiro. The event brought together leaders and representatives from various civil society organizations, focusing on critical global issues and strengthening collaboration between G20 countries and civil society. Autistan’s participation highlighted the importance of autism issues on the international stage. …
Stephen Shore and Autistan in Australia
Recently, Stephen sent us a photo of himself wearing an Autistan T-shirt, during one of his presentations at the annual INSAR meeting in Melbourne, Australia (15-18/05/2024). …
Our comprehensive study on Australia's National Autism Strategy
(Item under construction) See https://au.Autistan.org
Meeting with the Ambassador of Nepal in Brasilia
The 24 october 2023, we had the honor of being invited by His Excellency Nirmal Raj Kafle, Ambassador of Nepal, at his home.
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0. His Excellency M. Nirmal Raj Kafle, Ambassador of Nepal to Brazil
1. Our meeting with H.E. the Ambassador of Nepal to Brazil (24/10/2023)
1.1. Initiate collaboration with the competent Nepalese authorities on disability and autism issues
1.2. Exploring the concept of supporting people with autism around the world through trained Nepali expats
2. Conclusion …
Meeting with the Deputy Ambassador of India in Brasilia
The 23/10/2023 has 16 hours, we had the chance and honor to meet H.E.. the deputy ambassador of India in Brasilia, M. B.C. Pradhan, during a meeting that lasted 1 time and 45 minutes, to l’ Embassy of India in Brasilia. …
Creation of the NatureDefenders.org concept
The Nature Defenders network aims to defend nature, naturalness and life based on the idea that what is artificial is almost always opposed to life, especially when artificial things are intended to replace natural things. This approach can be analyzed with the aim of
Autistan Day 2019 – Autistan: metaphorical country, concrete support
Article from «Autism Magazine» (Autism Magazine) (Brazil) https://www.revistaautismo.com.br/geral/autistao-pais-metaforico-apoio-concreto/ Autistan: metaphorical country, concrete support Autistic people gather in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate Autistan Day In line with celebrations of World Autism Awareness Day – created by the United Nations (UN) for the
Autistan Day 2019 : “Operation Blue Socks, on the way to Autistan” in Brussels on 31/03/2019
A “historical statement” from our godfather, Josef Schovanec, on Autistan and on the flag of Autistan : This clip has subtitles in several languages. Interview with the Ambassador of Autistan in Belgium, François Delcoux : This clip has subtitles in several languages. Interview with the Ambassador of Autistan in France, Hugo Horiot
* Autistan Day *
Following the success of the event 31 mars 2018, the Diplomatic Organization of Autistan offers, every year from 2019, the concept of “Autistan Day“. It's a concept : Which responds to the World Autism Awareness Day initiative proposed by the UN (the principle of which we support
[RTBF (Belgian radio)] Josef Schovanec talks about the National Museum of Brazil, of Emperor Peter II, of the first physical Embassy of Autistan in Rio de Janeiro, of our modest “autistic museum” project
Context : Fire at the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro 2 september 2018 (Article Wikipedia) (See our comments on this drama, at the end of the article.) Following this tragic and very sad event, notre ami autiste Josef Schovanec, creator of the name “Autistan” and sponsor of our organization, a
“An alternative intelligence” (article on autism and Autistan by the Belgian newspaper “Litter”)
Article original : https://www.lecho.be/entreprises/general/une-intelligence-alternative/10009078.html REPORT An alternative intelligence Autistic people, Asperger, high potential, neurodivergent, so many terms to define atypical people, equipped with a form of alternative intelligence. Skills too ignored by companies. Speaking of “roundup” to qualify the internment of autistic people in institutions or providing for “detail of the story” by mentioning
Public formalization of the appointment of Hugo Horiot as Ambassador of Autistan in France
The 11 avril 2018 in Brussels, after the screening of the film “Julien / Hugo” (by Sacha Wolff) on Hugo Horiot, he received the official sash of Ambassador of Autistan for France*, from the hands of his counterpart for Belgium, François Delcoux. *: France is a country located south of
Josef Schovanec, the Flag of Autistan, and the Autistan Ambassador for Belgium in Brussels on 31/03/2018
Below, a report from Belgian television (in French), on the participation of Josef Schovanec (inventor of the name “Autistan”, and sponsor of our Organization), accompanied by our Ambassador in Belgium, François Delcoux, during “Operation Blue Socks”, autism awareness event, in Brussels : Note : Unlike this
History of the birth of the concept of Autistan, and its link with Passion Island (Clipperton Island)
The reader / the reader will not fail to wonder what connection there could well be between autism and this island.
This is why I wanted to start this article by summarizing the discovery of my autism, followed by that of “l'Autistan” (thanks to Josef Schovanec), then finally my singular encounter with Passion Island. …
Appointment of Hugo Horiot as Ambassador of Autistan in France
In January 2018, we asked Hugo Horiot if he agreed to be the Ambassador of Autistan in France. He has known our project for a long time, and he responded positively and without hesitation. The 20 January 2018, the Council of Ambassadors of Autistan (CAA) validated this nomination. No and 1982, Hugo
New Autistan site, made with WordPress
The new Autistan website is being published, since 16 January 2018, with WordPress. This is what you see now. It will replace the old static pages of Autistan.org, used since 2014. We try to translate our pages so that they are accessible to most people on the planet,
The flag of Autistan presented by Josef Schovanec on Swiss television – Preamble to the Swiss Constitution
The flag of Autistan was shown on television for the first time on 25 July 2017 couple Josef Schovanec, at the RTS (Radio Television Switzerland).
Josef is a “autistic savant”, he has been a guest on numerous radio and television shows in different countries (and especially in France). …
Nomination de Stephen M. Shore as Autistan Ambassador to the United States (New York State)
In August 2016, we asked Stephen M. Shore if he wanted to be Autistan Ambassador to the United States (for New York State).
He liked the concept, and he accepted. …
The new Flag of Autistan flies for the first time
The 12 august 2016, the new Flag of Autistan flies for the first time in the world, in Almaty, This is Kazakhstan. This is the 1m x 1.62m version of the flag. The image was designed here, au Pioneer Resort (Pioneer Ski Park), Almaty, in July 2016. Merci