We organize a visit as a surprise with the collaboration of the National Olympic Academy of Greece, for the Special Primary School of Piraeus for autistic children.
The Gold Medal Paraolympian Paul Mamalos, found near the children on Friday morning, and filled with joy from the hugs of children.
He was accompanied by the director of the National Olympic Academy of Greece, Mrs. Ileana Klokoni, and teachers of the Japanese University of Tsukuba, SAWAE Yukinori (Clinikal Developmental Psychologist).
Another person in our team was Alex Lyras Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Applied Olympism, Conflict Resolution and Development) and the graduate school Momoko Narimatsu.
Children with great pleasure wore Olympic medals on their chests.
Then, guests toured the school facilities.
And they were attended by a small physical education classes tailored to the specificities of children.
This beautiful meeting ended with a discussion on the issues of education of children with autism. The director of the school, Mr. Nikos Papadopoulos and teachers exchanged views useful for both countries.
We wish all this effort for cooperation to continue in the future for the good of children.
On behalf of the parents’ association, I want to thank everyone who directly helped in making that visit.
As a physical education teacher, I want to thank my colleague Chara Patsi.
Everyday offers the best of herself in gym class, near the children, with all teachers.
Thank you for the human moments we shared in Piraeus Special Elementary School for children with autism.
We hope for a better future which can arise for our children and for the children of the world.
