The following examples are not comprehensive, but they illustrate the key areas of focus for Fondation Autisme.
Recherche scientifique
- Creation of a genetic database
- Genetics and the immune system: literature review on the possible involvement of HLA class II in the onset of autism spectrum disorders
- Identification within the human body of a matrix preserving evidence of prenatal or postnatal exposure to a toxic metal or toxic organic compound
- Co-authorship, together with a network of public research laboratories, of a study protocol aimed at confirming the aggravating role of bacterial infections in autism spectrum disorders
- Assessment of the use of bacteriophages for the targeted treatment of certain bacterial infections
Solidarity actions
- Early care for children with autism spectrum disorders (Paris region, France)
- Implementation of behavioral interventions for young people with autism spectrum disorders (Pays de la Loire, France)
- Respite stays weekends and vacations for autistic youth (Centre region, France)
- Employment support for individuals with Asperger syndrome (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, France)
- Initial seed funding for Autisme Info Service, a national platform providing guidance and advice to families facing an autism diagnosis (nationwide, France)
Advocacy
- Public addresses at events organized by the French government (Conférence Nationale du Handicap) or by the French Parliament (National Assembly and Senate)
- Formal hearings before parliamentary committees
- Organization of symposia and conferences, including the first National Autism Conference at the French National Assembly
- Funding of the film “Quelque chose en plus” (available on YouTube), showcasing certain methods recommended by the French National Health Authority
For families
The film “Quelque chose en plus” is available on YouTube, both in a “postcard of happiness” version (a short 8-minute cut) and in an “educational tool” version (a full-length version of more than one hour).
