Improving Understanding, Cooperation and Justice between all Humans, with Autistics
Interview d’Eric LUCAS (in Autistan) by the Solidarity Alliance of French People Abroad (ASFE) on the occasion of World Autism Day 2022 (See this article on the ASFE website) ASFE : First question, could you define autism ? HE : “Autism” is a natural human characteristic, not to Read More …
(Editor and speaker : Eric LUCAS) 406 mots, 2’57” Ladies and gentlemen members of the Committee, thanks a lot for your help. Regarding autism, here are the main deficiencies of the French state : – The absence of “Correct Consideration of Autism Everywhere”, via corrections in the socio-generated environment and in social procedures and behaviors. Ce Read More …
(Writer and speaker : Eric LUCAS) Oral statement for the UN CRPD Committee about deinstitutionalisation in France in the framework of the online regional consultations with persons with disabilities and their representative organizations – May 25, 2021 – Video of the live recording of this statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOen2DYcd2U Video of the French version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWB8RyJ5RGM Dear Members Read More …
Today I was invited to a meeting of psychologists, and recorded some explanations and personal stories. In the first file, I talk about autism and my story of forced hospitalization: Not second (an interview with Darlise Neves), more general thoughts (about society, autism, Brazil): (Below, same thing, audio only)
WHO HELPS THE AUTISTICS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WORLD ? (This is a 1000 billion $ question…) Please, anyone, let me know if one day you discover an organization or company (public or private), or « someone » in the world helping the autistics to organize themselves (as networks or associations) to build self-advocacy, self-help, peer support, Read More …
Unfortunately, does not have time available to report on this meeting, nor to process the audio recordings. The explanations given by Eric were greatly appreciated by the parents. A “Play House” It's a very good place, where parents can participate in the games and help provided to their children, and then they Read More …
Thanks a lot to our sponsors and supporters ! Brasil Muito obrigado aos nossos patrocinadores e apoiantes ! Casa de Brincar Casa de Brincar (House of Playing) http://casadebrincar.org.br/ is a big center in the state of Rio de Janeiro which helps parents and autistic children altogether. The kids come and play (and do other things) Read More …
In day 17 December of 2016, we met at the House of Human Rights, in the center of Belo Horizonte, capital of the State of Minas Gerais, for conversations between autistic people and parents, during 3 hours. It was organized by Instituto Superação. He was, once again, very interesting. Here are a photo of some of the participants and a Read More …
On the 15th of november 2016, I’ve been invited to a meeting with parents, for a questions & answers session, which lasted almost 3 hours, in Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas in Brazil. It was very cool. I would like to find some time someday to put the audio recording online, Read More …
(DRAFT article by Eric LUCAS) I have had the great luck of participating to the first national forum of autistics in Brazil, from the 22th until the 24th of september 2016, organized by Abraça in the city of Fortaleza. “The autistics do not deserve to be rejected just because they are persons who have a “strange” behaviour…” Read More …
(Draft article, par Eric LUCAS) The 10 september 2016, in the premises of the Collectif Autisme Maroc in Rabat, I was able to express my point of view on autism, and answer parents' questions. I plan to put this online. (audio recording on Youtube + shortcut texts, as per usual) but I am from Read More …
(Draft article, par Eric LUCAS) The 8 september 2016, I was invited to talk about my vision of autism, and other useful information, in a conference organized by an autism association in Tetouan. Here is an article in the local press (in Arabic). There were more than 50 parents (and some autistic people) and they found Read More …
This page is under construction, but you may get a rather good idea about the “Non-Autistic Troubles” in the Almaty autism speech
Here is the audio recording of a discussion between parents of autistic children and Eric LUCAS (“Asperger” autistic self-advocate), at the headquarters of AutismCare Nepal Society, Kathmandu, on may 2nd 2016. The meeting lasted more than 3h30. Here May 2nd 2016 In autistic children and Eric Lucas (“Asperger” autistic self-advocate), AutismCare Nepal Society, Kathmandu, To Read More …
(former flag of Autistan) Here is a “Short point of view about autism, as of 2nd may 2016” written by Eric LUCAS before a meeting with parents in Kathmandu. The original is in french [fr]. Then follows a translation in english [in] ; and machine-translations in : – nepalese [np] ; – russian [ru] ; – arabic Read More …
Here is a recording of some personal reflections on autism, intended for French doctors. Any comments from any autistic person or any doctor or person concerned with helping autistic people will be welcome. : eric.lucas@allianceautiste.org Eric LUCAS There are a few “cuts” in this audio file (generally indicated by “bip”), because at the start Read More …
Warning by Eric : This meeting has been a little bit “chaotic” (but very interesting) and my speech abilities are sometimes “impaired” (many little hesitations (stammering / stuttering) and confusions and little english errors etc., especially at the end) because, in the morning, I experienced what I call a “neurological aggression”, due to a “non-autistic Read More …
Here is a recording of some questions by parents and carers of autistics, and answers by Eric LUCAS (autistic self-advocate) in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). 0:00:00 – “Can you you give us general information about you ?” – “high functioning autism” – (example of distraction) 0:02:50 – Autistic Association in France – the autistics should not live in Read More …
For Russian language, scroll down On the 12th February 2016 has been organized a conference about autism, in Almaty (Kazakhstan), by a local organization of parents of autistics (Pioneer / Love World), especially by a mother (Zhanna) of an autistic boy (Alibek). Here are the various documents available : The text of Eric LUCAS’ presentation Read More …
*: The word “therapists” (which is the “normal” wording) is here between quotes because, given that autism is not a disease, the personnel or trainers should be called “educators” or “teachers” or something similar. Here is the audio recording (converted as a video, easier to use) of a questions & answers session in an ABA center in Read More …
** IT IS **PROHIBITED** TO LISTEN TO THIS ENTIRE MESSAGE for people finding it “trop long” : they only need to listen to ONLY ONE section, of a few minutes, to choose below (this ban aims to no longer hear “it is too long”, merci) : INTERNAL CLIP SHORTCUTS (and links to other pages or clips) : Read More …
MAJOR RUSSIAN VOLUNTEERING ORGANIZATION : Vector of Friendship (вектор дружбы) Positive : Good sense organization with insight, openness and genuine good will Invites autistic self advocates as panelists in their international events (at the United Nations, in Russia…) Very helpful, provides real concrete accommodations and open to partnerships Includes a department mixing persons with and without disabilities Read More …
PARENTS ASSOCIATION in Perm (Ural region) : Perm Autistic Society Positive : Good sense principles, real activity and committement Enables real, active, concrete and lasting collaboration with high functioning autistics Related posts : – https://autisticalliance.org/discussion-between-parents-of-autistic-children-and-eric-lucas-in-a-russian-day-care-center-for-children-with-disabilities/
HELPFUL AND USEFUL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES : United Nations Committee on the Right of the Child United Nations Human Rights Committee Related post : https://autisticalliance.org/testimony-about-forced-hospitalisation-of-autistics-by-eric-lucas-to-the-united-nations-human-right-committee-on-july-16-2014-geneva/ United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Read More …
Autistic INDIVIDUALS (international self-advocates) supported by the Autistic Alliance (This list is only a beginning) Amy SEQUENZIA Ari NE’EMAN Daniel TAMMET Eric LUCAS posts about Eric LUCAS in our website Josef SCHOVANEC posts about Josef SCHOVANEC in our website Jim SINCLAIR Lydia BROWN posts about Lydia BROWN in our website Stephen SHORE posts about Stephen SHORE in our Read More …
For Russian automatic translation, scroll down Langues : French / Russian (audio, with an interpreter) This is a small “impromptu conference” in “rehabilitation school” (welcoming some autistic people), with teachers and parents, in Russia Click on the links : 00:00:00 : Beginning 00:02:57 : My presentation 00:05:12 : Learn life in society Read More …
For Russian automatic translation, scroll down Languages : english / russian (audio, with an interpreter) This is a discussion with pupils aged 15-17 years old, in an inclusive school in Russia (a school where pupils with disabilities are mixed with others without disabilities, like it should be everywhere). Questions (click the links) : 0:00:00 : (short Read More …
For Russian automatic translation, scroll down Languages : english / russian (audio, with an interpreter) This is a rather casual discussion with parents of autistic children between 5 and 10 years old. Parents’ questions / some topics (click the links) : 0:01:05 : “Should I try to force my 6 years old autistic son to socialize Read More …
– Text version in english – Text version in French – Audio version in French and Russian / Sound version in French and Russian – Russian version text (Automatic translation into Russian)
Invited at the mhGAP forum 2015 at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Eric LUCAS (as an autistic “expert user”) has been able to give testimonies and points of view in various meetings and discussions during these two days. For confidentiality reasons and other reasons, not all of his statements can be published, but here is a statement Read More …
On june 30th and july 1st 2015 was organized the annual conference ‘Volunteerism – Avenue for social transformation” at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Below is an oral statement made by Eric LUCAS, about autism and volunteering : Backup link : in case the audio player above does not work on your system, right-click Read More …
On June 18 2015, Eric LUCAS gave some explanations during a conference about education at the United Nations (at the Palais des Nations in Geneva), presided by Mr. Kishore SINGH (UN Special Rapporteur on education). Here is the audio recording : Backup link : in case the audio player above does not work on your system, right-click HERE and Read More …
This little speech was written by the members of the Autistic Alliance in charge of the file, and delivered by Eric LUCAS to the members of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, in Geneva, the 8 June 2015. (sorry for the poor audio quality) For more information, see http://allianceautiste.org/wp/2015/06/audition-comite-droits-enfant-onu-2015/
Intervention at UNESCO by Eric LUCAS (Autism Alliance) représentant Autistic Minority International, with the very exceptional kind permission of the NGO Liaison Committee (17/12/14) Below, recording of simultaneous translation into English (at times approximate, due to diction a little too fast) : (if this player does not work, Click here) Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for this Read More …
For the original speech in English, please scroll down to the text in blue A l’occasion du “World Mental Health Day” in the presence of Mr SAXENA, Mr YASAMI, and other mental health program leaders. My intervention is a bit “chaotic” (lack of preparation and sleep – I wrote a good part of it Read More …
Main speech of Eric LUCAS : Ladies and gentlemen, It’s not easy for me to speak like this in public, because I’m autistic. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. But I agreed to give my testimony today at the United Nations because of the way mental health laws are applied in France. Twenty years ago, Read More …