French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, both wearing a blue ribbon, unveiled an autism plan at the Rouen hospital, France, April 5, 2018. The plan is to focus on diagnosing adults and improving education options for children. Currently, diagnosis of autism takes a year and half on average in France. /VCG Photo

During the visit, the Macrons talked with staffs and patients at the hospital. /VCG Photo

The public's awareness of autism is lower than that in other countries. Also, huge steps are needed to catch up with the US, Canada, and other European countries in regards to the public health care system, according to The Washington Post. /VCG Photo

During a conversation between a baby patient and Brigitte, the autistic baby tried to take off the ring she was wearing. /VCG Photo