Autism in Focus: Lectures and Human Library Create Encounters in Karlsruhe
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Understanding Autism: Encounter, Knowledge and New Perspectives in Karlsruhe
AutismusCompass invites you to a special educational and meeting format in the Akropolis Zieglersaal on October 16, 2026. Under the guiding principle "Encounter. Question. Understand. Listen to one another." the event combines informative lectures with the 2nd Karlsruhe Human Library. Admission is free, and no registration is required.
Lectures on Autism and Lived Experience
In the first part of the afternoon, professional insights and personal perspectives are at the center of attention. Yvonne Deibel speaks as someone affected by autism, while Zydrone Zukauskaite, managing director of AutismusCompass, complements the content from an organizational and professional perspective. This creates a nuanced approach to a topic that lies between medical discourse, societal perception, and individual life experiences.
The Women’s Group as a Space for Participation
Lea Geigle, an employee of AutismusCompass and moderator of the women’s group, presents the project. The group was developed together with a client who actively accompanies its further design. Thus, the focus is not on abstract attributions, but on participation, self-determination, and the recognition of individual experiences within the autism spectrum.
Human Library: People Become Books
Following this, the 2nd Karlsruhe Human Library opens a space for immediate encounter. The internationally widespread concept transforms personal experiences into living “books” that visitors can borrow and read through direct conversation. The conversations create closeness without simplifying life stories and promote an open exchange beyond familiar prejudices.
It is precisely in this personal conversation situation that the unique quality of the format lies: voice, narrative and listening become a social art of language. The Human Library makes visible how much societal understanding grows through concrete encounters. Small snacks and drinks accompany the event in an inviting atmosphere.
A Cultural Experience with Social Significance
The event combines lectures, conversation, and participatory educational work. It is aimed at anyone who wants to learn about autism, reflect on their own ideas, or discover new perspectives on neurodiversity. The literary image of the Human Library serves as an accessible narrative for a serious social concern: people encounter one another not as labels, but as narrators of their own story.
Conclusion: Listening Changes Perspective
Visitors can expect an informative afternoon with lectures, personal insights, and direct conversations. Those who want to understand life realities and dismantle prejudices about autism—not just observe it from a distance—will find an open place for exchange in the Akropolis Zieglersaal. Admission is free, and no registration is required.
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