autism

Margaret White, Head of Disability Services at Prisms.

Margaret White: "One of the biggest needs is the need of belonging, of being in a place where one feels seen, accepted and safe"

Prisms, a Maltese NGO founded in 2008, focuses on non-formal learning opportunities for young people. Engaged in local and European projects, it "addresses areas such as inclusion, disabilities, mental health, mentoring, and online youth work".

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Marta Campo, responsible for communication and project management of the Catalan Autism Federation.

Marta Campo: "The main objective is the defense of a diverse but equal society"

Marta Campo, responsible for communication and project management of the Catalan Autism Federation, highlights the collaboration between the different European countries to achieve improvements and social recognition for people with autism.

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Christopher Banks is the President and CEO of the Autism Society of America.

Chris Banks: “Just because someone is non-speaking, does not mean they do not have thoughts or feelings they want to express”

Christopher Banks, President, and CEO of the Autism Society of America, shares the beginnings of the organization and its willingness to help people with autism and its families.

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Bruce Petherick, family support coordinator from Autism Society.

Bruce Petherick: “Access to formal autism diagnosis is a huge problem currently in Canada”
Bruce Petherick, autistic advocate, tells us the reality of people with autism in Canada and the role he plays in Autism Canada.
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People with dementia is a target group of Clownexus.

‘Clownexus’, an artistic response to dementia and autism

In the project ‘Clowning Connects Us – ClowNexus’ (2020-2023), eight European Healthcare Clown Organisations are collaborating to facilitate access to arts and participatory clown activities for vulnerable groups.

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