NEW KDIF DISABLED

A BETTER TOMORROW

The Scientific Team

SPEECH THERAPY

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

PSYCHOLOGIST

NURSE

SPECIAL TEACHER

MUSIC THERAPY

SOCIAL WORKER

GENERAL TASKS-CARERS

SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINER

DIMITRIS

Licensed nurse and graduate of the Emergency Medical Service School with a specialization in first aid. With a high sense of responsibility, I am distinguished by my respect for patients. I constantly develop my knowledge by attending medical conferences and numerous seminars in order to provide the best care both in terms of healthcare and psychosocial support. I have taken part in many camp programs (group - individual) for adolescents and adults with disabilities. I have done practical training at Sotiria - Evangelismos Hospital and Metropolitan Hospital. My goal is to empower and improve the quality of life of the individual based on "love for fellow human beings".

DEMETER

A WONDERFUL CHILD… my brother STAVROS… the reason it all started… the creation of the center “THE CHILDREN'S YARD” through my love and dedication for a BETTER TOMORROW.

Having a passion for children with Specific Developmental Disorders due to a personal family situation (brother) I decided to make my vision a reality.

Speech Therapist with Specialization in Disruptive Behaviors for people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders + Syndromes) in Special Education and Training issues, in Basic Principles of the Rapid Prompt Methods (RPM), in Learning Difficulties as well as Speech and Language Disorders in the Preschool and School Life of Children - Adolescents and Adults.

Postgraduate Program in "HEALTH EDUCATION" of the Departments of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Speech Therapy and Medicine of the University of Patras.

I worked in many centers and camps for disabled people for over 10 years, focusing on the quality of life of children with disabilities.

Our program & goal

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Activities of Daily Living (dressing, grooming, personal hygiene).
Cooking and gardening program.
Learning exercises - Cognitive Dynamics, Special Education.
Music Therapy Program.
Art Therapy Program.
Music-Kinematic-Theatrical Game Program.
External Social and Educational Programs (supermarkets, museums, restaurants, shopping centers, theater, parks and beaches).
Group Activities (gymnastics, sports, play therapy, group games, film screenings).
Personalized Occupational Therapy Program
Personalized Speech Therapy Program.
Child and Parent Counseling Program.
Hippotherapy Program.
Implementation of Special Intervention Programs (TEACCH, PECS, SOCIAL STORIES).

TREATMENT OBJECTIVE

Enhancement of emotional expression.
Social Skills Development.
Somatosensory perception through music, melody and rhythm aiming at emotional release.
Recognition and expression of emotions.
Development of fine and gross motor skills.
Strengthening Visual-Motor Coordination.
Enhancement of Cognitive Functions.
Strengthening teamwork.
Demarcation.

THE BENEFITS OF A SOCIAL WORKER AND PSYCHOLOGIST

The intervention and counseling of the Social Worker in collaboration with the Psychologist of our Center, through the method of observation, is considered essential for the organization and structuring of an individualized therapeutic program, which will systematically strengthen the social behavior and autonomy of the patient. According to the developmental stage of each student, the therapeutic program is adapted according to their individual needs. Group coordination aims to develop social, communicative, emotional and cognitive skills of children through interaction with their peers. Interventions are implemented with the appropriate scientific tools and means, strengthening cognitive functions, for the effective management of the behavioral problems of the patients in the broader social contexts (school, home, social spaces).