Music Loves Autism 2022-23 | For children and their parents

For a tenth consecutive year, the educational program of the Onassis Foundation “Music Loves Autism” brings music to mixed groups of children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder and their parents. Musical notes, sound, and rhythm become “the language of communication,” its means being the piano or the saxophone.

A music workshop full of sound and rhythm aiming to develop team spirit, to encourage self-expression, to promote social skills, and to support emotional growth. Musicians, special education teachers, parents, and children get to know each other, play, and sing, in a safe environment. Through experience and creativity, the workshop aims to enable children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder to release their potential and become part of the team.

Terms and conditions

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

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

Participation to all meetings of the cycle is mandatory.

Application and selection procedure

Participation is free following online registration. Submitting an online application does not guarantee participation in the program.

Participation will be decided on a first-come first-served basis.

Credits

Pianist
Christina Papandreou
Special education teacher
Despina Rodopoulou
Special education teacher
Dimitra Toka
Special education teacher
Gina Papamichael
Saxophonist
Guido de Flaviis
Concept design
Christina Panagiotakou, Head of educational programs at Onassis Stegi