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Autism affects 1 in 100 people

Autism affects 1 in 100 people

World Autism Day 2022: Autism was once believed to be rare, but recent studies have now shown that autism affects around 1 in 100 people*. Appropriate support and acceptance of this neurological variation allow those on the Spectrum to enjoy equal opportunity and full and effective participation in society. However, too often, people with ASD face many restrictions and barriers in their daily life, including the enjoyment of an active cultural life.

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Healthcare clowns & children with autism – a joint expedition has begun!

Healthcare clowns & children with autism – a joint expedition has begun!

Red-nosed characters peek out from behind the trees. One climbs a tree and another admires the warmth of the autumn sun on her cheeks. What’s going on? The very first artistic laboratory of ClowNexus with healthcare clowns from several European countries has begun in Nuuksio, Espoo. The goal of the lab was to initiate the development of participatory clowning approaches for children with autism spectrum disorder.

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World Alzheimer’s Day

World Alzheimer’s Day

The European ClowNexus project aims to expand the possibilities of the art of clowning to embrace seniors with dementia and children with autism spectrum disorder.

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