Brazil expands autism and disability services and training initiatives
The São Paulo School of the Judiciary launched a free course on the rights of people with disabilities for magistrates and court staff, offering 50 in‑person and 200 online places.
The State Secretariat for Inclusion and Autism (Sintea) will hold the “Mães Atípicas” meeting in Sorocaba on 28 August, featuring talks on cognitive rigidity in autism and the use of augmentative and alternative communication to reduce challenging behaviors.
The Paraíba Public Defender’s Office issued technical guidance requiring health‑plan operators to fully cover autism‑related treatments without limits, citing consumer‑protection law and recent jurisprudence.
Former João Pessoa government secretary Diego Tavares called for prioritising public service provision for autistic children over awareness campaigns.
A Pernambuco‑based medicinal‑cannabis project began providing consultations and cannabis‑based medicines to autistic fans of local football clubs.
Care Plus introduced a dedicated assistance cell to guide families of autistic or Down‑syndrome members through health‑plan authorisation and multidisciplinary care.
In Santos, an event organized by Instituto Cáue and UNISANTA will discuss the implementation of Brazil’s National Care Policy for people with disabilities, with accessibility resources such as sign‑language interpretation.