ARW – Project France

ShareThe Connexion, France’s english speaking newspaper, announced on March 9 “Victory against psychoanalysis for children with autism in France“, explaining that “families of children with autism have won an important battle against the use of psychoanalysis to treat the disorder“. Indeed, on March 8th, the Higher Health Authority (HAS) issued major recommendation on autism care in France. The Connexion writes : “The High Health Authority (HAS) has made its recommendations, promoting the use of educational and behavioral approaches that have [...]

Shareby David Heurtevent, Asperger, MA Georgetown Note: This article was first released in French here on March 5, 2012  Translation thanks to Karen Wilshin. [Picture legend: French psychoanalyst Gérard Miller with French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon (Front de Gauche)]   Many new parents and those outside France are not aware of the strength of the links between psychoanalysis and French politics. On February 14 2012, I criticized the support of the French Communist Party and CGT Health union for packing [...]

Share Autism France sent “Collectif Soutenons Le Mur” a press release in French on February 3, 2012 to react to the verdict in the legal case of “The Wall”, a film of Sophie Robert censored in France. We approve this release in full.   Press release   Autism France is appalled by the judgment that censors the Wall, following the complaint of three psychoanalysts interviewed. Psychoanalysts are not co-authors of the documentary, as recognized by the judgment. What is shocking [...]

ShareThe French Society of Authors (SCAM) disseminated a press release on Jan. 31, 2012 viewing the decision of Sophie Robert worrisome for the entire documentary profession in France. “The Scam is concerned after accusations, aimed at the entire profession, calling distortion and possibly deception the editing of a documentary film. The decision shows that the court decides to interfere in the editing process of a documentary film.” Press Release of SCAM in French Update: Feb. 2, 2012, Translation of the [...]

ShareThe Thinking Person’s Guide To Autism, an acclaimed blog run by parents and self-advocates, published on January 20th 2012 an essay of David Heurtevent, the spokesperson and co-founder of “Support The Wall – Autism”. This long post titled “A Culture of Abuse: Autism Care in France” details some issues (lack of access to education, use of psychoanalysis, packing) and some human rights violations observed in Autism in France. It also explores some piece of evidence supporting these facts. “Many of [...]

ShareWrongplanet, probably the word largest autism community website (more than 62,000 members), published on January 17th 2012 an interview of David Heurtevent, spokesperson and co-founder of “Support the Wall – Autism”. This article titled “Autism in France: Psychoanalysis, Packing, and Other Travesties: Why it Matters” describes the human rights concerns in Autism in France. It addresses three questions : Why is Freedom of Speech under attack in Autism in France? Why is Autism in dire situation in France? Is there [...]

ShareThis article on packing was published originally in French on the “Soutenons Le Mur” website on January 11th 2012. Translation: Karen Wilshin This Q&A article attempts to explain the practice of “Packing”, the technique for wrapping children with autism in cold, wet sheets, why it’s a problem, what’s being done to stop it and what’s blocking progress. Written by Olivier Bousquet and David Heurtevent, it gives an introduction to the practice. For more detail, you can read the full article [...]