The current project aims to communicate the findings of the SNF-funded research group Autism, Bilingualism, Cognitive and Communicative Development (ABCCD) and to foster an ongoing dialogue about multilingualism and its relevance for the experience and needs of children with autism, their families, educators and caregivers. In our research group, we investigate the impact of a multilingual upbringing on the development of communicative and cognitive abilities in neurotypical and autistic children. Previous work in the neurotypical population already shows that bilingualism is beneficial for the development of these abilities, which are exactly the ones that often prove challenging for autistic children. Our studies with over 400 children identify beneficial aspects of multilingual experiences for children’s development. We also assess which abilities benefit from multilingualism to a larger or smaller extent. In sum, our work provides specific examples for how linguistic diversity (a) benefits children’s communicative and cognitive development and (b) mitigates the challenges of neurodiversity. The overarching goal of our planned AGORA project is to raise awareness of the multiple benefits of linguistic diversity for neurodiverse and neurotypical alike. We will do so by (a) hosting an interactive live event in a cinema, for in-person dialogue following the viewing of a film illustrating the relevance of our research findings for society, and (b) creating shorter videos from this film in different languages, appropriate for dissemination via social media campaigns and adult education, to foster long-term opportunities for information and ongoing discussion with the general public, families and professionals working with autistic children. Raising awareness among professionals in addition to the general population is particularly important, since they shape and implement language policies and provide advice to families. For this live event, we will invite the general public, autism stakeholders, clinicians, educators and the media to an evening in a cinema-culture-club in the multilingual city of Fribourg. We will host a screening of the videos arranged in a short-film format, followed by live quizzes and a Q &A session with the audience to enchance exchanges. Afterwards, guests will moreover be encouraged to mingle during an apéro, creating further opportunities for ongoing discussions, networking, and collecting materials for media reports. Interactive booths will allow guests to take gamified tests of different communicative and cognitive abilities affected by multilingualism and autism, to experience first-hand how abstract-sounding psychological concepts affect everyday functioning, thereby raising awareness of the diversity of people’s individual experiences. The apéro environment will give an incentive to the public to stay and discuss their impressions, questions, concerns and ideas with researchers and stakeholders. Together with the communication expert who is our co-applicant (from the company ‘Brainclash’), we will develop and create different videos for the live event, for ongoing outreach via social media, and for long-term multiplication via adult education. His expertise in conceptualization, motion graphics and social media campaigns will ensure that videos will be attractive, entertaining and suitable for a general audience; they will also ensure a speedy and professional realization and a wide spread through different channels. Additionally, our collaboration is supported by multiple partners: autism associations, our university’s science communication experts (UNICOM), and education experts. Together, we will create content that will lead to engaging discussions in the live event, and subsequent exchanges via social media, to address the interests and needs of laypeople and professionals alike. Our hope is to inspire members of target populations and to raise awareness that linguistic diversity is a strength, supporting the optimal development of children in general and of children with special needs in particular.