Autism is a different way of being. So we don’t need to be healed, much less regretted.

WE HAVE TO REALIZE THAT WE AR GOOD JUST THE WAY WE ARE.

Since April 2023, I work with autistic children and young people at the Comenius School Berlin. In addition of implementing art-related and therapeutic projects in the afternoon schoolprogramm, I have set myself a personal goal of trusting cooperation on an equal footing.

With the approach “I accept you as you are,” I get to know the children and young people step by step. They do too. It is a process that requires a lot of attention, as well as patience and selfconfidence.

Individuals affected by autism need more time and space to accept new people, situations or general innovations.The known structures are preferred. By playing board and strategy games, I was able to build up an initial contact. Through movement and physical activity we create small theater improvisations and role-games. Besides that, I try to implement other artistic Ideas – like drawing, painting and playing music.

Comenius School Berlin – is an inclusive school with a focus on autism. In small classes with open learning methods and intensive personal assistance, every child is being supported according to their abilities.