Autism Across the Lifespan

Building inclusive health systems for healthy ageing, longevity and wellbeing. Convened by the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition (GAAC) in coordination with WISH – Qatar Foundation. An estimated 61.8 million people worldwide are on the autism spectrum; awareness, diagnosis and services have expanded for children, yet health systems remain largely unprepared for autistic adolescents, adults and older people. Format: scene setting (10 min ) | evidence keynote (15 min ) | high-level policy dialogue
(45 min ) | GAAC implementation spotlight (10 min ) | audience discussion (5 min ) | closing reflections (5 min ).