Health professionals for Αυτισμό in Ilisia

Το Διεπιστημονικό Κέντρο για την Αξιολόγηση και Αποκατάσταση των Διαταραχών Επικοινωνίας, Σίτισης και Κατάποσης (ICARE-SLP Υπηρεσίες Λογοπαθολογίας) της Δρ. Ιωάννας Μαλατρά (PhD Columbia University, USA) παρέχει υπηρεσίες λογοπαθολογίας με εξειδίκευση στις διαταραχές σίτισης, κατάποσης και φωνής σε ενήλικες και παιδιά. Στο Κέντρο ICARE-SLP παρέχονται, για πρώτη φορά στην Ελλάδα, εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες υψηλού επιπέδου για ασθενείς με δυσφαγία και δυσφωνία. Βρίσκεται στο κέντρο της Αθήνας και είναι εύκολα προσβάσιμο με αυτοκίνητο ή τα ΜΜΜ. Δυνατότητα παροχής υπηρεσιών μέσω τηλεδιάσκεψης για ασθενείς εκτός Αθηνών.

Η Δρ. Μαλατρά Ιωάννα είναι Λογοπαθολόγος, με πολυετή εκεπαίδευση στις Η.Π.Α., εξειδικευμένη στις διαταραχές φωνής, σίτισης και κατάποσης. Κατέχει δύο μεταπτυχιακούς τίτλους (Master of Science in Speech – Language Pathology, Master of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology) και διδακτορικό (Ph.D in Speech-Language Pathology) από το Columbia University των Η.Π.Α. Έχει εκτεταμένη κλινική, ερευνητική και ακαδημαϊκή εμπειρία, τόσο στην Ελλάδα, όσο και στις Η.Π.Α. Ειδικεύτηκε σε κορυφαία νοσοκομεία, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Boston University Medical Center. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος ερευνητικά προγράμματα στο Columbia University, ενώ έχει διατελέσει ερευνητική συνεργάτιδα στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του Α.Π.Θ. Έχει διδάξει στο Columbia University, στο Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών, στο ΤΕΙ Δυτικής Ελλάδας, στο Mediterranean College (συνεργασία με το Manchester Metropolitan University) και στο Metropolitan College (συνεργασία με το Queen Margaret University). Είναι μέλος της ελληνικής ομάδας αναφοράς του IDDSI, καθώς και πολλών επιστημονικών συλλόγων.

Dimitriou Tatiana MSc, PhD is a Neuroscientist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate specialization diploma in Occupational Psychology with a focus on Vocational Guidance for Adolescents & Adults from Kingston University, London. She earned her PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Dementia, and has experience in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as in the cognitive strengthening of her patients. In her private practice, she provides specialized solutions tailored to her patients' needs, addressing a wide range of disorders including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief management, and depression. Group counseling sessions are also available on topics related to obsessive-compulsive disorders, phobias, relationship issues, family matters, and sexual orientation concerns.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

The Center for Special Therapies Development of Speech and Work is located in Kaisariani, with the Special Educator Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Anaptyksi Logou Kai Ergou as its scientific director. The Center for Special Therapies is staffed by highly qualified therapists with many years of experience, covering a wide range for a more effective approach and treatment of each patient. Specifically, there is a Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Special Educator, and Occupational Therapist providing individualized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs of each person, respecting their personality and unique characteristics. Some of the services offered at the Center for Special Therapies Development of Speech and Work include the treatment of articulation and phonological disorders, the management of learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, as well as psychological support and counseling for children and adolescents.

The Special Therapy Center "1 Dis Abilities" is located in Vyronas and offers services in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Special Education. Within the safe environment of the center, the word disabilities transforms into 1 dis abilities! The center is managed by Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Ena Dis Abilities, specialized in the field of Occupational Therapy. The center's team also comprises specialized professionals in Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, and Special Education, who individually address and collaboratively manage each child's developmental, learning, or communication difficulties, highlighting their uniqueness through a modern, thoughtfully designed therapy program. The center creates a world of possibilities for each child, with targeted therapies leading to their substantial progress. The aim is meaningful empowerment and improvement of quality of life through a personalized and functional approach. Interventions by the center's team are conducted either individually or in small groups, within a safe, creative, and supportive environment. Their purpose is for each child to discover their capabilities, enhance their functionality, and enjoy daily life with autonomy and confidence.

Papadopoulou Marilena - Speech Lab is a Speech Therapist and operates the private Speech Therapy and Special Treatments Center, "Speech Lab," located in Pangrati and Vyronas. Papadopoulou Marilena holds a degree in Speech Therapy from Queen Margaret University, Scotland, and is the holder of the “Advanced Professional Certificate in Diagnosis and Intervention of Specific Learning Difficulties” from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Additionally, she has received further training in Alternative Communication Systems (PECS, TEACCH). She is an external collaborator of the nursery-kindergarten “Iliokhamogelo” and a former scientific associate at special therapy centers and day centers. Finally, she regularly attends numerous seminars in the field of speech therapy as part of her ongoing professional development.

Elisavet Diakatou BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, UK, and a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Lancaster University, UK. The therapeutic approach adopted by the specialist is Systemic Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, parent and child counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Finally, Ms. Diakatou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Family, Individual, and Group Therapy (ELESYTH).

Η Βασιλική Καλέμη είναι Λογοθεραπεύτρια (BSc Speech and Language Therapy) Queen Margaret University (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο) και παρέχει εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης και θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης σε παιδιά με στόχο τη βελτίωση της επικοινωνίας, του λόγου, της ομιλίας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Αναλαμβάνει την αξιολόγηση, διάγνωση και θεραπευτική παρέμβαση σε παιδιά με διαταραχές λόγου και ομιλίας, όπως φωνολογικές και αρθρωτικές διαταραχές, διαταραχές ροής της ομιλίας (τραυλισμός), καθώς και μαθησιακές δυσκολίες. Παρέχει επίσης εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη σε παιδιά με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της επικοινωνίας, της γλωσσικής ανάπτυξης και της συνολικής λειτουργικότητάς τους.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στις σύγχρονες επιστημονικές κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες και προσαρμόζεται στις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με το παιδί και την οικογένεια, στη συνεργασία με τους γονείς και τους υπόλοιπους επαγγελματίες υγείας, καθώς και στη θέσπιση ρεαλιστικών και μετρήσιμων θεραπευτικών στόχων.

Στόχος της είναι κάθε θεραπευόμενος να αναπτύξει στο μέγιστο τις επικοινωνιακές του δεξιότητες μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές, υποστηρικτικό και ευχάριστο θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον, όπου η εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα αποτελεί προτεραιότητα.

The Kentro Meletis Kai Eidikon Therapeion Eksypni Anaptyksi consists of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support to parents and children, as well as services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education. Eksypni Anaptyksi has over 15 years of experience in private education and therapy services. The team’s passion for children serves as the foundation and driving force behind their continued commitment to delivering their services to the highest standard. They remain constantly vigilant, continuously updating their teaching methods and the implementation of therapeutic programs at the center, adhering to the most modern and validated standards.

Eui Dourou - Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Ena Dis Abilities is an Occupational Therapist and the scientific director of the Special Therapy Center "1 Dis Abilities" in Vyronas. She is a graduate of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Athens, with a specialization in School Psychology from the University of the Aegean and postgraduate studies in Education and Technology through the Hellenic Open University. In recent years, she has worked with passion and dedication in the field of Special Education, both in private special therapy centers and in public educational institutions. As an occupational therapist, she has the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She has experience with children facing developmental and neurodevelopmental challenges, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, Down syndrome, motor or sensory difficulties, as well as challenges in writing and social interaction. She designs creative and targeted interventions that enhance skills at the motor, sensory, cognitive, and social levels. Each session represents an opportunity for progress, respecting the unique needs and abilities of each child. Her goal is the substantial empowerment and improvement of quality of life through a personalized and functional approach. Interventions are conducted either individually or in small groups, within a safe, creative, and supportive environment. Her purpose is for every child to discover their capabilities, enhance their functionality, and enjoy daily life with autonomy and confidence.

Dr. Papadimitriou Ilias, MD, PhD, is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice at Mavili Square.

He is a graduate and holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina.

Since 2024, he has been a postgraduate student in the Master's Program "Early Intervention in Psychosis" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He has specialized in clinical practice related to trauma and trauma disorders at the Trauma Research Foundation in the USA. He completed his Psychiatry residency at the State Psychiatric Hospital of Leros and at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," where he also served as an assistant psychiatrist. He collaborates with the "Babel Day Center" within the framework of the "Prometheus" program for the psychosocial support of individuals with torture experiences, and with the "Galinos" Mental Health Institute, working with individuals facing mental health challenges and seeking mental health support services in the community.

The Skepsis Kai Logos Project operates in the Zografou area, providing high-quality psychotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services to children and adults. The scientific director of the center is Skepsis Kai Logos Project, a Psychologist - Occupational Therapist with studies in Psychology and Child Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Special Education & Training. Additionally, he has extensive experience, having worked both privately and in various facilities for children and adults. The center is staffed by experienced and specialized personnel, including Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists. In the Speech Therapy department, among others, collaborator Speech Therapist Maria Christodoulou, with many years of experience in speech, language, and voice disorders, applies valid and individualized scientific methods each time.

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Ena Dis Abilities is based in Vyronas and offers services in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Special Education. Within the safe environment of the center, the word disabilities is transformed into 1 billion abilities! The center is headed by Evi Dourou, specializing in the field of Occupational Therapy. The center's team also includes specialized professionals in the areas of Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, and Special Education who manage each child's developmental, learning, or communication difficulty on an individualized basis and in close collaboration, highlighting their uniqueness through a modernly designed therapy program. The center creates a world of possibilities for each child, with targeted therapies that lead to their substantial development. The goal is meaningful empowerment and improvement of quality of life through an individualized and functional approach. Interventions by the center's team are conducted either individually or in small groups, within a safe, creative, and encouraging environment. Their purpose is for each child to discover their abilities, enhance their functionality, and enjoy their daily life with autonomy and confidence.

Dimitris Stogioglou is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he pursued postgraduate studies in the USA in San Antonio, Texas. He has gained extensive experience at the Neuro-Psychiatric Center "Galini," as well as in Care Facilities for People with Disabilities, and has completed numerous educational seminars with a psychodynamic orientation. Currently, he works as a Consultant at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and serves as the Scientific Director at the Day Care Center "Good Samaritan" and the Special Persons Center "Joy." Finally, he is a Collaborator of the Medical Services Network "Marathon."

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Ena Dis Abilities is located in Vyronas, offering services in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Special Education. Within the safe environment of the center, the word disabilities transforms into 1 billion abilities! The center is headed by Evi Dourou, a specialist in the field of Occupational Therapy. The center's team also consists of specialized professionals in Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, and Special Education, who manage each child's developmental, learning, or communication difficulties individually and in full collaboration, highlighting their uniqueness through a modern, well-designed therapy program. The center creates a world of possibilities for each child through targeted therapies that lead to their substantial development. The goal is to provide meaningful empowerment and improve quality of life through a personalized and functional approach. Interventions by the center's team are conducted either individually or in small groups, within a safe, creative, and supportive environment. Their purpose is for every child to discover their abilities, enhance their functionality, and enjoy their daily life with autonomy and confidence.

The Center for Study and Special Therapies "Smart Development" is comprised of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support for parents and children, as well as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education services. Smart Development has over 15 years of experience in private education and therapeutic services. The team's passion for children serves as both the foundation and driving force for continuously delivering their services to the utmost of their capabilities. They remain consistently vigilant and update their teaching methods, as well as the implementation of the center’s therapeutic programs, adhering to the most modern and validated standards.