Interview With Tomáš Dostál of Paspoint, The Brno NGO Providing Support For People With Autism
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition in which the brain is “wired” in a different way. Paspoint is a Brno social services organisation which provides support for people with autism,…
“There Is A Tendency To Punish, Not To Understand”: Interview With Students On The Autistic Spectrum
Last week, we wrote about the different forms of discrimination faced by people on the autism spectrum, particularly in education. Despite their challenges and the imperfections of the support from…
“Disabled People Exist and Are Part of Society”: Interview With Ivana, An Autism Rights Activist
Ivana Recmanová is a Czech activist for the rights of women and people with disabilities, especially autism. She is 29 and herself autistic, which she doesn’t keep secret: “It is…
Autism Research Taking Place At Brno Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Neurology Department
The University Hospital of Brno, which includes the Children’s Hospital and its Department of Pediatric Neurology, has a center dedicated to neurodevelopmental disorders, which include autism. The multidisciplinary team diagnoses…