Villaggio Godega 4autism: inclusion and social security for children with autism

 GODEGA VILLAGE 4AUTISM –

The Godega 4autism village is a residential, working and therapeutic community made up of parents of children and young people with autismA form of cohousing, the first in Europe, which involves operators, family members, technicians, volunteers, psychologists in order to create the integration of people affected by autism through activities in the surrounding area. Let's see how it works.

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GODEGA 4AUTISM –

Wanted by the Beyond the Labyrinth Foundation, the village, located in Godega Sant'Urbano in the province of Treviso, is a work and therapeutic facility that is also becoming a residential one where children and young people affected by autism (a syndrome that affects over 400.000 people in our country) can grow up close to their families supported by the entire community and by specialized personnel.
In fact, the operators and volunteers work in teams with the families to try to develop areas of independence of subjects and work integration.

GARDEN THERAPY AND PET THERAPY –

Activities offered to children and young people include hands-on workshops on animal care and breeding, growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables, cooking workshops, music therapy, crafts, carpentry, and mechanics.

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Photo source: Facebook page Beyond the Labyrinth