In collaboration with the Portuguese association APPDA Leiria and with the Spanish association AA Vigo (Asociación Autismo Vigo) we will take part in a project called “InAutism - Fostering Adult Integration”. APPDA Leiria is a Residence and an Occupational Activity Center located in Spain and Portugal and AA Vigo is located in Galiza, Spain. Together we will develop new forms of communication for people with special needs.

The Peacepainting Method will be used as an instrument/ tool for self-relaxation, problem solving, for developing different perspectives/angles and for communicating emotions and memories. Together we will also practice co-creation techniques and methods in order to enhance the intrinsic values of compassion, empathy, critical thinking and autonomy.

This project does not only apply to participants with special needs, the direct target groups, but also to caregivers, including family members, partners and health professionals.

As part of this project, we conducted workshops with residents at Bindalseidet Day Center which is a support center for people with special needs. The workshops were held over 2 days, and were the first in a series of workshops that will be held with this projects. The residents at Bindalseidet Dagsenter will later travel to Portugal and take part in an exchange with users of APPDA Leiria where we will further develop our work together.