> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Autism Federation Demands Specialised Public Services - URL: https://barna.news/autism-federation-demands-specialised/ - Published: 2026-10-18T17:23:45.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-18T17:24:07.000Z - Description: The Catalan Autism Federation calls for urgent structural reforms following the death of Rami, a young autistic man from Granollers. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: Community, Catalonia ## Call for Specialised Support After Tragedy The Catalan Autism Federation has demanded immediate structural reform in public services following the death of Rami, a young autistic man from Granollers whose disappearance and subsequent passing have sparked widespread grief and reflection across Catalonia. Without anticipating conclusions about the circumstances, the federation stressed that the incident highlights systemic gaps in support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a statement published on 16th October 2026, the organisation called for the creation of specialised public services, adapted emergency protocols, and sufficient resource allocation across all life stages. > The needs of people with autism must be met with targeted services, not generalised provisions meant for other conditions. The federation emphasised that autism, while sometimes coexisting with intellectual disability or mental health conditions, requires distinct approaches in communication, sensory processing, and crisis intervention. These must be formally integrated into the Social Services Portfolio, it said. --- ## System Failure Shifts Burden to Families When public systems fall short, families are left to manage daily care, seek private support, and coordinate professionals, a burden the federation says should not depend on household income or location. It advocates for a stable, accessible public support network, including respite care and services that uphold individual autonomy, even in cases requiring high-intensity support. This transformation must also reach emergency and security forces. The federation urged that search and intervention procedures for missing autistic individuals be adapted to diverse communication styles and sensory needs. It requested specific training for emergency personnel and accessible tools, clarifying that these measures are not a criticism of the efforts made during Rami’s search. ### Joint Working Group Demanded To ensure accountability, the federation has called on the Government of the Generalitat de Catalunya and other public administrations to establish a joint working group without delay. This body must include direct representation from autistic individuals and their families, and must set a clear timeline with budget allocations and monitoring mechanisms. The federation also appealed to media and the public to avoid speculation or narratives that stigmatise autism or blame families, urging respectful coverage amid the family’s mourning. Further information on autism support and services is available via the [Canal Salut](https://canalsalut.gencat.cat/ca/salut-a-z/a/autisme/enllacos-interes/?ref=barna.news) and the [Institut Català de la Salut](https://ics.gencat.cat/ca/detall/noticia/vh-projecte-tea?ref=barna.news). --- *Primary sources:* [*dixit.gencat.cat*](https://dixit.gencat.cat/en/detalls/Article/20240325%5Ftrastorns%5Fespectre%5Fautista.html?ref=barna.news)*,* [*scientiasalut.gencat.cat*](https://scientiasalut.gencat.cat/bitstream/handle/11351/13391/pla-atencio-persones-espectre-autista-2025-.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=7&ref=barna.news)*,* [*interior.gencat.cat*](https://interior.gencat.cat/ca/arees%5Fdactuacio/seguretat/seminaris-i-jornades/dia-persones-desaparegudes-sense-causa-aparent/desaparegut%5Fsense%5Fcausa%5Faparent%5F2022/?ref=barna.news)*,* [*ics.gencat.cat*](https://ics.gencat.cat/ca/detall/noticia/vh-projecte-tea?ref=barna.news)*,* [*canalsalut.gencat.cat*](https://canalsalut.gencat.cat/ca/salut-a-z/a/autisme/enllacos-interes/?ref=barna.news)*. Reported by diarideladiscapacitat.cat, 16 d'octubre de 2026, barcelonapress.com, Diari de la Discapacitat, fedcatalanautisme.org, 7 d'octubre de 2026, 1 d'octubre de 2026, fepccat.org.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [New Resources for Families on Teen Mental Health](https://barna.news/new-resources-for-families-on-teen/) - [New SARA Centre Opens in Eixample for Gender Violence Support](https://barna.news/new-sara-centre-opens-in-eixample-for-2/) - [Barcelona Opens Grants for Sex Workers' Rights](https://barna.news/barcelona-opens-grants-for-sex-workers/)