The 4th Asperger World Meeting 2026 confirms the participation of Rafael Jorreto, president of the Spanish Asperger Confederation (CONFAE), one of the most active institutional voices defending the rights of Spanish-speaking people with Asperger.
Who is Rafael Jorreto
Jorreto Lloves chairs CONFAE and also the Federación Asperger Andalucía, with more than 24 years of activism in Spain's Asperger movement, which he co-founded. He is one of the most recognized voices of the Asperger movement in the Spanish-speaking world. His work has focused on bringing the everyday reality of people with Asperger into rooms where decisions get made: he has addressed Spain's Senate, before the Committee on Comprehensive Disability Policies, and the Disability Committee of the Congress of Deputies, to present CONFAE's goals and push for official recognition of psychosocial disability and legislative progress in health, education and employment for this community.
What is CONFAE
The Spanish Asperger Confederation brings together associations from across Spain's regions and represents more than five thousand families nationwide. Among its most recent demands: effective recognition of the psychosocial disability associated with Asperger syndrome, a step that would open the door to specific support and protections many families still lack.
Asperger and full citizenship
His session at the 4th Asperger World Meeting 2026, “Asperger and Full Citizenship: a Q&A session with Rafael Jorreto — CONFAE,” breaks from the traditional talk format: instead of a closed presentation, it's an open space for the community to ask directly about the social, educational, healthcare and employment barriers people with Asperger face in Spain, and what it takes — in law and in daily life — for that citizenship to be full rather than merely nominal.
How to watch it live
The 4th Asperger World Meeting 2026 streams on November 14 and 15, virtual and completely free. Rafael Jorreto's session is on the first day, November 14, alongside other voices from the Spanish-speaking Asperger community. More about CONFAE's work at asperger.es.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rafael Jorreto?
He is the president of the Spanish Asperger Confederation (CONFAE) and of the Federación Asperger Andalucía, co-founder of the Asperger movement in Spain, with more than 24 years of activism. He has addressed Spain's Senate and the Disability Committee of the Congress of Deputies in defense of the rights of people with Asperger and their families.
What is CONFAE?
CONFAE is the Spanish Asperger Confederation, an organization that brings together associations across Spain and represents more than five thousand families, advocating for recognition of the psychosocial disability associated with Asperger syndrome and specific support in health, education and employment.
What does Rafael Jorreto talk about at the 4th Asperger World Meeting 2026?
“Asperger and Full Citizenship,” a Q&A session on the social, educational, healthcare and employment barriers people with Asperger still face in Spain, and the path toward their full recognition as citizens.