Music loves autism - For Schools

Groups of children, from within and outside the spectrum of autism, take up the ‘beat’, composing an interactive symphony of togetherness.

Dates

01-11-2018 —31-05-2019

Prices

Free admission

Location

Onassis Stegi

Time & Date

Day

Time

Venue

Day

Monday - Friday

Time

11:00-13:00

Venue

Special Kindergartens and Special Primary Schools in Attica and the regions, as well as at the Onassis Stegi

Information

Cost

Free admission

Application and selection procedure:
Applications for participation to be submitted at education@onassis.org

Addressed to

Kindergarten and primary school children

Communication without words—that is, music. In this workshop, sounds and musical instruments help kids free up their emotions and develop their social skills.

It may be the saxophone, the piano, or the recorder; in this well-received educational programme by the Onassis Foundation, music becomes a ‘language of communication’, over and above the spoken and written word, as groups of children from within and outside the spectrum of autism come into contact with sounds and musical instruments.The programme, which has been run for six years in Athens and four in other parts of Greece, aims to promote equal access to learning and play.

The workshop includes specially designed musical activities that are adapted to the particular needs and skills of the children taking part. Kids come into creative contact with musical sounds and get to know the various musical instruments. Music is thus used as a means for communication and interaction, with special emphasis given to the development of non-verbal communication skills.

The aim is for kids belonging to the broad spectrum of autism to get an experience of teamwork and become part of a team, thus giving free rein to their creativity.

Photo: Stavros Petropoulos

Terms and conditions

Each child to be accompanied by one parent only. In some cases, participation of first-degree relatives such as siblings may be allowed.

The first meeting of each cycle to be attended only by parents who will be accompanying their children to the workshop.

Participation in all meetings of each cycle is mandatory.

Application and selection procedure: Applications for participation to be submitted at education@onassis.org, by 15 October 2018. Outcome of applications to be communicated by 1 November 2018.

For programs to be run outside of Athens, the application has to be submitted by the Principal of each school unit.

Experiential Workshops For Teachers

Experiential workshops for teachers will be run during the program, each workshop consisting of a two-hour stand-alone session

Wednesdays 21 & 28 November 2018
17.00- 19.00 & 19.00 – 21.00

Wednesdays 13 & 20 February 2019
17.00- 19.00 & 19.00 – 21.00

Place: Onassis Stegi

Reservation and more info:
T: 210 3713000

Booking required, at education@onassis.org
Booking requests will be treated on a first-come first-served basis