April 2nd, 2026 - World Autism awareness day

A year ago, Spectrum Stars did not yet exist.

It was an idea. A need. An obvious next step born from a personal journey — and from a reality that was impossible to ignore.

Today, it is a project in motion.

A year shaped by encounters, learning, and real-life experience. An intense year. But above all, a year spent listening and understanding.

Over the months, we have multiplied experiences, conversations, and training opportunities.

👉 Parent training in autism through the Hanen Program

👉 Training in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) through the FUN MOOC

👉 Attendance at the 2026 Ministry of Health conference on NDD

👉 Participation in the National Autism France Congress 2025 in Marseille

👉 Webinars from GNCRA and Autisme France

👉 Exchanges with professionals, caregivers, associations, and families

👉 Discovery of tools, methods, and concrete solutions

These encounters were essential. They shaped our thinking. They confirmed one thing: the need is immense.

💬 A reality that is not changing fast enough

Despite recommendations. Despite progress. Despite growing awareness.

The reality on the ground remains difficult.

In France today:

➡️ Too few adapted structures

➡️ Long delays and complex pathways

➡️ Families often left alone facing challenging situations

Between official recommendations and what families actually experience, there is still a significant gap.

A gap that weighs on daily life. A gap that delays support. A gap that slows progress.

💡 Why Spectrum Stars exists

Spectrum Stars was not born from a concept. It is a response. A response to this lack. A response to the need for structured, accessible, human-centered support.

To create a different kind of place.

A place that is:

accessible, structured, deeply caring

👉 For children

👉 For parents

👉 For professionals

With an approach based on recognized methods:ABA, TEACCH, Denver.

But beyond methods, one simple belief:every child deserves the right support, and every family deserves support.

❤️ More than awareness — a reminder

On this April 2nd, it is not only about raising awareness. It is about remembering:

Behind every autism diagnosis, there is a story. Behind every journey, there is a struggle. And behind every progress… there is tremendous effort.

Daily work. Often unseen. But essential.

✨ Moving forward

Spectrum Stars continues to grow.

Step by step. With high standards. With commitment.

🧠 To learn

🧠 To build

🧠 To drive change

✨ To make every child shine bright

🙏 Acknowledgements

Thank you to everyone who contributes to moving this field forward:

institutions, professionals, associations, caregivers, parents.

Special thanks to: the Interministerial Delegation for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, GNCRA, La Maison de l’Autisme, Autisme France, France Université Numérique, and all the dedicated individuals we met throughout the year.

💫 Spectrum Stars is a project.💡 But above all, it is a commitment.