In the Heart of Autism | 2021-22

A visit to hospital can be a difficult challenge for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). New and unknown spaces, waiting, being examined by doctors and nursing staff are but a few aspects that go unnoticed, but they can cause acute anxiety to children, teenagers, and adults with ASD. Even a standard check-up can become a source of anxiety.

This webinar was created in order to familiarize special education teachers, therapists and mental health professionals with educational material and with the creation of individualized social stories, practical advice, tips, and steps that will help prepare individuals with ASD of any age to “go to the doctor” for heart tests.

Learn how to help individuals with ASD and those accompanying them prepare appropriately and systematically for hospital visit. Help transform a stressful process into a positive experience!

The program’s aims and methodology

To familiarize participants with handbooks published by the scientific team of the educational program “In the heart of autism”
To instruct participants in the use of the social-stories educational guidebook
To offer supervision and guidance concerning participants’ case studies

Requirements

Participation will be decided on a first come first served basis

Due to limited availability, we will accept registrations until all places are completed

Application and Selection Procedure

The online application form will be made available soon

Information

T. 210 3713000
Email: education@onassis.org

Credits

Speaker
Katerina Drosinou, Special Education Teacher
Academic Comitee
Aggeliki Gena (Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Special Education, University of Athens), Katingo Hadjipateras-Giannoulis (Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology at the American College of Greece, Deree College)