AUTISMAP.GR
- 6 years of operation
- More than 1500 structures supporting people with autism in Greece
- More than 350,000 visitors
- 300,000 new visitors in one year
- Scientific articles for professionals dealing with autism
- Legislation on the rights of people with autism and their families
- Experiences / testimonies of people with autism and their families
- Job opportunities for people with autism
AWARDS
Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2021 - NGO of the Year in the "Society" category
Bravo Sustainability Awards 2022"
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects at least 1% of the population in Greece too.
The comprehensive management of the particularities / challenges which people with ASD and their families face in their daily lives and the improvement of their quality of life require an accessible network of health, education, supported employment and social care services, with specialized professionals.
Development of evidence-based services at the regional and national level is necessary to meet their changing needs throughout their life. Raising the awareness of the wider community and putting in place the appropriate legislative framework are essential for the promotion of social inclusion and to combat the mental health stigma.
OUR VISION
An evolving online information and networking portal for autism in Greece, which identifies and listens to new and unmet needs, supports the development of new services to meet them and leverages synergies and partnerships.
OUR PURPOSE
To protect the human rights of autistic people and promote a society of equal opportunities , acceptance and respect.
OUR GOAL
To improve the quality of life of people with autism, promote their social inclusion, enhance their accessibility to appropriate structures and services, improve the quality of services provided, raise awareness of the wider community and combat stigma.
ON AUTISMAP YOU WILL FIND
Structures in Greece that offer services to people with ASD
The interactive map allows you to search by type of structure and by Regional Unit.
- Private and public health and social care structures.
- All structures related to education (special schools,
- Centers of Educational and Counseling Support - KEDASY)
- Employment structures employing people with autism
Legislation on the rights of people with autism
All legislation for people with ASD and their families, is divided into 6 categories:
- Fundamental rights at national, European, and global levels,
- Health - Mental health services
- Education
- Social care
- Social security
- Labor Rights - Employment
About autism
- Experts in the field of autism contribute articles about the daily struggles faced by people with autism and their families.
- People with autism, their loved ones, professionals, employers, partners and many others who come into contact with Autism Spectrum Disorders in their daily lives, share their experiences with the website's audience through articles, podcasts and videos.
- Useful material on autism initiatives by public and private bodies in Greece.
Information for professionals
- A selection of articles published in foreign language journals on the latest developments in the field of autism.
- Free publication of job offer and demand ads
OUR TEAM
Dr. Nikoletta Mavroeidi
Internal Medicine, Epidemiologist, Scientific Officer
Pantelis Parros
Programmer
Dr. Giorgos Iatrou
Mental Health Consultant, Scientific Coordinator Autismap
Kostas Kontogiorgos
Economist
Paraskevi Chouli
Head of Administrative Support and Organization
Georgia Papalexandrou
Psychologist
Natassa Spantidaki
Economist, Communications Manager
Areti Vaklatzi
Psychologist
Haris Tortorelis
Teacher, Fundraising Officer
Maria Kopitsa
Psychologist
Christos Sifnaios
Sociologist, Coordinator of research projects, Coordinator of the autismap team
Over the years, our efforts have been supported by both renowned autism scientists and volunteer mental health and health professionals who work with ASDs.
AUTISMAP.GR – THE NEXT DAY
The website was redesigned and its content was enriched with funding for the grow4autism project from the Active Citizens Fund.
From mapping and presenting the structures, services, legislation and information, which is maintained and enhanced, we progress to identifying unmet needs and supporting the creation of new services.
We develop new programs through partnerships with institutions that are also active in similar fields, such as:
a) Promotion of oral health and hygiene for people with ASD
b) Supported employment for people with autism
The website supports the creation of a network of civil society organizations that offer services to people with autism and their families.