Brazilian accessibility and neurodiversity initiatives

In Brazil, various institutions have launched initiatives to promote accessibility and support for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

In August 2026, shopping centers implemented programs focused on social inclusion. In Barueri, Shopping Tamboré hosted the “Autismo no Parque” project, an itinerant installation using art and interactivity to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Additionally, Via Verde Shopping provided sensory experiences for visually impaired students, allowing them to explore dinosaur replicas through touch.

By September 2026, the focus expanded to psychosocial support within health centers. In Belford Roxo, the Rehabilitation Center for Neuroatypical Children (CERCNA) held a multidisciplinary event addressing the needs of children with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, and Down Syndrome. Concurrently, the Psychosocial Attention Center for Children and Adolescents (CAPSIJ) organized community-building activities specifically for mothers of atypical children to provide emotional support and address caregiver burnout.