The deprivation from social interaction and emotional communication for whatever reason may lead to negative reactions and emotions. The infant misses the opportunity of well organized and meaningful experiences, which are shaping the world around him/her.
In a safe setting, the special use of sound and music by a supportive therapist, can provide affective contact and emotional security for children with limited capacity of social interaction, and create an environment of full attention, coordination and autonomous intersubjective engagement.


Projects


  • September 2010 - May 2012
RESEARCH PROJECT BASED ON THE APPLICATION OF MUSIC IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

MUSICAL MOVEMENT foundation, in collaboration with the SPECIALIZED CLINIC FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OF THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, OF THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL “SAINT SOPHIA” will materialize the research project: "Rhythmic Capacity and Functional Coordination in Communication with Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder". The program is financed by the nonprofit organization ASHIANE, Inc
  • November 2008 - May 2009
“SUPPORT AND CARE THROUGH MUSIC - EARLY INTERVENTION MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER AND PARALLEL SUPPORT OF THEIR FAMILIES”

MUSICAL MOVEMENT foundation, in collaboration with the SPECIALIZED CLINIC FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OF THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, OF THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL “SAINT SOPHIA” materialized the program “Support and Care through Music – Music Therapy for children with autism with concurrent support of their families”. The program was financed by the GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR THE YOUTH.

The action constituted an early intervention program for toddlers and children aged 2, 5-6 years, diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder.



 We aimed at:

  • the mitigation of the consequences of the disturbance
  • the hindrance of deterioration of the child’s situation
  • the promotion of autonomy through the encouragement of their emotional and cognitive development, and sensitisation of the family

Detailed description of the Action

  • Provision of music therapy services on an individual base or with the presence of the parent, in 15 children aged 2, 5 - 6 years with autistic spectrum disorder. 
  • Psychosocial support of the child’s family.
  • Presentations in four (4) special schools of the sector of the Children’s Hospital “Saint Sofia”, aiming to inform other specialists about current developments in the field of child and adolescent mental health and music therapy
  • Publication and distribution of printed informative material
  • Picture exhibition
  • Evaluation of Clinical Effectiveness and Quality of Services Provided
  • Presentation of the action in various congresses and TV programmes



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