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Brazil autism policy and inclusion

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In late July 2026, Brazil’s public prosecutors began scrutinising autism services. In Salvador, the 8th Childhood and Youth Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an administrative proceeding to audit state and municipal health policies. Simultaneously, civil-society pressure in São Paulo led prosecutors to oppose a new municipal autism centre on a protected green site. Research highlighted a sharp rise in autism diagnoses, now estimated at 2.4 million people (about 1.2% of the population). By late August, new support initiatives emerged, including the ‘Casa do Autista’ in Marechal Cândido Rondon and the ‘Neuve’ digital platform. In Rio de Janeiro, Law No. 11.297 established ‘Disque Autismo’ to report rights violations. Legislative efforts expanded in Amazonas to encourage professional inclusion through apprenticeship programs, while Suzano implemented Ciptea identification cards to facilitate service access. In Tocantins, the Public Prosecutor's Office (MPTO) recommended eliminating waiting lists and expanding multidisciplinary teams in Alvorada. Legal developments have addressed labor and health rights. A court ruled in favor of a web developer in São Paulo, granting remote work and reduced hours to prevent sensory overload. The Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) is currently reviewing whether health insurers must cover music therapy. At the federal level, Bill 5036/2026 proposes integrating multidisciplinary services directly into schools, while Bill 5538/26 (the proposed ‘Fernanda Fialho Law’) seeks to expand protections for adolescents and adults, focusing on labor integration and mental health. In October 2026, legislative efforts to address policy gaps intensified. Bill ~~5538/26, authored by Deputy Aureo Ribeiro,~~ 5538/26 aims to amend the Berenice Piana ~~Law to better support individuals during adolescence and adulthood, including mental health care~~ Law, and ~~suicide prevention. Additionally,~~ Bill 3340/26 proposes a National ID for Atypical Family Caregivers ~~(CCFA) to grant caregivers priority service in public agencies and~~ (CCFA). Additionally, Bill 3343/26 is under review by the ~~Unified Health System (SUS).~~ Chamber of Deputies, proposing tax incentives for private schools that provide specialized support for students with ASD.

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