Discover what’s possible when you share the end goal. 
Harald Neerland is the President of Autism Europe, an international association whose main objective is to advance the rights of autistic people and their families and help them improve their quality of life. Originally from Norway, Harald is also a father of a young autistic woman. 
In today’s conversation, we discuss: 
Harald’s daughter’s strengths, interests, and living situation
How Harald assesses her quality of life
The level of awareness and services available in Norway
Inclusion vs integration
Describing autism based on level of need rather than diagnostic criteria
Autism Europe’s mission, policy work, and research initiatives
Why researchers and practitioners need to work together
Bringing mental and somatic health to the forefront of the political discussion
Objectives Harald wants to complete before the end of his term 

To learn more about Harald Neerland and his work, please visit autismeurope.org.
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