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Autism in Today’s Norway
Awareness – support – opportunities
A professional meeting place connecting knowledge, practice and social responsibility. The conference day combines film, artistic contributions, professional presentations and conversations – providing updated insight into prevalence, early intervention, minority perspectives and systemic responsibility.
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Programme +
| Time | Item | Speaker / format |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Opening film – “Autism is a language – not a punishment”Short campaign film providing an experience-based introduction to understanding, stigma and hope. | Abloom Film Festival |
| 09:37 | Artistic welcomeReading from Halima from Tøyen with musical performance. | Faridah S. NabaggalaAuthor and director, Abloom |
| 09:40 | Opening and live podcast – “Autism in Today’s Norway – who is listening, and what are we doing?”Conversation about responsibility, priorities and measures in the face of increased need. | Jørgen Foss Moderator / conversation leader |
| 10:00 | Political perspective: priorities and systemic responsibilityHow to strengthen services, rights and coordination – and what is needed to succeed in practice? | Political contributionName to be announced |
| 10:15 | Professional insight – Increased autism prevalence among preschool children: what do we know?Status, knowledge base and what the findings mean for services and early intervention. | Einar Aasen TrytiNeuropsychologist |
| 10:35 | EIBI and minority perspectivesEarly support, linguistic/cultural adaptation and barriers in accessing services. | Ingeborg Beate LidalMD, PhD · Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) |
| 10:45 | BreakLight refreshments, mingling and networking. | — |
| 11:15 | Sofa conversation – From research to familyHow is knowledge translated into practice in kindergarten/school and health services – and what do families experience? | Sofa conversationParticipants to be announced |
| 11:40 | Panel – Diagnosis, language and stigmaLanguage use, attitudes, rights and society’s responsibility – what should change? | Panel discussionPanel to be announced |
| 12:15 | Closing and the way forwardSummary and invitation to continued collaboration. | Jørgen Foss |
Prices +
In-person attendance900 NOK
Digital attendance450 NOK
Family membersFree
Companion (with companion card)Free
Accessibility +
The event is planned with universal design. The hybrid solution allows digital participation. Contact us if you need accessibility arrangements.