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Key Details:

"Supporting Children with Autism through Physical Education" (EmpowerAble), is an Erasmus+ project (KA220-SCH) aiming to enhance educational practices and inclusion for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in physical education (PE).

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  • Duration: 24 months (September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026)

  • Coordinator: Kauno Prano Daunio Ugdymo Centras - Lithuania

  • Partners:

University of Cukurova - Turkey

Macedonian Scientific Society for Autism - The Republic of North Macedonia

MULTI-ACT STD - Turkey

Valmieras Gaujas krasta vidusskola - attistibas centrs - Latvia

RÄ“zeknes pamatskola - attÄ«stÄ«bas centrs - Latvia 

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Objectives:

  1. Address Gaps in PE for ASD:

    • Map existing practices and identify areas needing improvement.

  2. Develop Training and Resources:

    • Create a curriculum and training programs for PE teachers to enhance their ability to support and include students with autism.

  3. Promote Inclusion:

    • Equip educators with strategies to manage behaviour and foster engagement.

  4. Innovate with Technology:

    • Design a 3D Virtual Reality (VR) mobile app tailored for PE activities to engage ASD students.

Implementation:

  • Work Packages:

    • WP2: Curriculum development and piloting.

    • WP3: 3D VR app creation.

    • WP4: Internal and external training and testing phases.

    • WP5: Policy recommendations for policymakers, educators, and caregivers.

 

Expected Outcomes:

  • Enhanced skills and knowledge for PE teachers.

  • Increased awareness about the benefits of sports for ASD students.

  • Policy recommendations to influence broader educational practices.

  • A sustainable and replicable model for inclusive PE activities.

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1. Comprehensive Curriculum for PE Teachers:

  • Deliverables:

    • A well-researched and developed curriculum tailored for physical education teachers to support students with autism.

    • Incorporates strategies to foster inclusion, manage behavior, and promote physical engagement.

  • Impact:

    • Teachers gain enhanced competencies to create inclusive and engaging PE classes.

    • Improved classroom dynamics for ASD students.

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2. Creation of a 3D Virtual Reality (VR) Mobile App for PE Activities:

  • Deliverables:

    • A 3D VR mobile app designed to facilitate PE activities for ASD students.

    • Interactive and user-friendly features to engage students in physical activities while accommodating their sensory needs.

  • Impact:

    • Provides ASD students with innovative ways to participate in PE.

    • Promotes physical activity and enhances their motor skills and confidence.

Outputs:
 

3. Piloting and Testing of Resources:

  • Deliverables:

    • Internal and external piloting phases involving teachers, parents, and students.

    • Feedback collected through evaluation events to refine tools and resources.

  • Impact:

    • Ensures the curriculum and VR app meet real-world needs.

    • Encourages collaboration between educators, families, and students for optimal outcomes.

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4. Policy Recommendation Report:

  • Deliverables:

    • A report with actionable recommendations for policymakers, educators, and organizations working with ASD.

    • Advocates for inclusive practices and the adoption of project-developed tools.

  • Impact:

    • Influences regional and national policies on education and inclusion.

    • Lays the groundwork for sustained and widespread use of the project outputs.

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