In 1996, Moïse Assouline, a visionary doctor, attempted to integrate one of his autistic patients into a holiday camp for neurotypical children run by Stéphane Benhamou. This encounter changed everything: despite an unfavorable prognosis, the young boy's behavior improved significantly. From this meeting, Le Silence des Justes was born.
Archives: In the Beginning...
Discover the historical footage that gave birth to our fight for inclusion.
The Beginning
The results achieved through this first inclusion initiative encouraged the creation of a multidisciplinary team, which continued this work by enabling other young people with autism to be integrated into mainstream environments. To strengthen this initiative, a project to open a temporary care center for autistic children and adolescents was developed. It was to carry this project forward and serve the cause of autism that Le Silence des Justes was officially created.
“Every day, by supporting children with autism in schools and training institutions and companies to understand their needs, we are building the inclusive society of tomorrow.”
Founding Milestones
In 2007, the ARS granted the first approval for a medico-social reception center in Saint-Denis.
In 2008, an inclusion unit opened at ORT Daniel Mayer High School in Montreuil — autistic students at the heart of a mainstream high school.
In 2010, the Medical Emergency Unit (CUM) was created in Paris to respond 24/7 to the most critical situations.
In 2019, the ARS authorized an experimental structure with 32 places.
In 2022, this structure became a permanent co-funded IME, and the ARS authorized the management of a MAS (Specialized Care Home) including 23 places in Small Residential Units.
In January 2024, the association signed its first CPOM (Multi-Year Objectives and Resources Agreement).
That same year, it also opened:
- A residential ASD unit for adults with ARS PACA.
- A Medical Emergency Unit (CUM) in Marseille to handle emergencies 24/7.
In January 2025, the extension of the IME by 4 places and an 8-place extension of the MAS were completed.
