Health professionals for Αυτισμό in Attica

Ksafi Elena Msc - Kentro Logou Kai Ergou Dodo Talks is a Speech Therapist who maintains a private practice in Melissia. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the Department of Speech Therapy at the University of Peloponnese, with clinical training at the European University of Cyprus, and a master's degree in International Medicine and Health Crisis Management from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specializes in autism spectrum disorders, stuttering, dysphagia, dyspraxia, phonological disorders, developmental language disorder (DLD), messy play therapy, and sensory integration. She is certified in PPCI, TEACCH, PECS, and Makaton therapy. She has worked in recognized health and educational institutions in a professional and organized manner, maintaining high standards in all her roles in rehabilitation centers, private educational organizations, and public schools. Finally, the specialist has participated in the adaptation of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for the Greek population with autoimmune diseases, while continuing her education with certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and specialized speech therapy programs.

Το Κέντρο Μάθησης και Ειδικών Θεραπειών Κοσμονόηση βρίσκεται στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Ιδρυτής και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος είναι ο Παιδίατρος – Ομοιοπαθητικός Αναπτυξιολόγος Παναγιώτης Λάιος. Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών στελεχώνεται από άρτια καταρτισμένους θεραπευτές με πολυετή εμπειρία .

Στο φιλικό και πλήρως εξοπλισμένο περιβάλλον του Κέντρου Μάθησης και Ειδικών Θεραπειών Κοσμονόηση καλύπτεται ένα ευρύ φάσμα διαταραχών:

– προβλήματα λόγου, ομιλίας και επικοινωνίας

– ειδικές μαθησιακές δυσκολίες

– δυσλεξία

– τραυλισμός

– προβλήματα μάθησης/ κατανόησης

– νοητική υστέρηση/ σύνδρομα

– διάχυτες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, π.χ. αυτισμός

-προβλήματα ακοής/ βαρηκοΐα

-υπερκινητικότητα , δυσκολίες συγκέντρωσης/ διάσπαση προσοχής - ΔΕΠΥ

– ψυχοκινητική καθυστέρηση / διαταραχές κινητικών δεξιοτήτων

– νευρολογικές διαταραχές, π.χ. εγκεφαλικά επεισόδια, κρανιοεγκεφαλικές κακώσεις. Παρέχουμε συνεδρίες ατομικές , ομαδικές , κατοίκον και online. Συνεργαζόμαστε με όλα τα ασφαλιστικά ταμεία.

Η εμπειρία, το ενδιαφέρον μας για τα παιδιά και η επιστημονική μας εξειδίκευση κάνουν τη διαφορά

Είμαστε Ειδικοί στην Διάγνωση

Διοχετεύουμε την πείρα και την εξειδίκευσή μας στο να θέτουμε τις σωστές διαγνώσεις σε όλα τα νευροαναπτυξιακά ζητήματα.

Διαθέτουμε αξιόπιστα διαγνωστικά εργαλεία

Η διαγνωστική μας φαρέτρα αποτελείται από ποικίλα, αξιόπιστα και σταθμισμένα διαγνωστικά εργαλεία.

Αναλαμβάνουμε όλα τα περιστατικά

Η διεπιστημονική μας ομάδα απαρτίζεται από ιατρούς και θεραπευτές όλων των ειδικοτήτων. Έτσι, μπορούμε να αντιμετωπίσουμε αποτελεσματικά όλο το εύρος των περιστατικών – από μια απλή φωνολογική δυσκολία μέχρι σπάνια ή μη σύνδρομα (π.χ. Down, Turner, Prader-Willi), εγκεφαλική παράλυση, μυϊκές δυστροφίες, μεταβολικά νοσήματα κ.ά.

Εφαρμόζουμε Εξατομικευμένη Παρέμβαση

Κάθε παιδί αντιμετωπίζεται ως ξεχωριστή περίπτωση, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες, τις αδυναμίες, αλλά και τα προτερήματά του.

Χρησιμοποιούμε Ολιστική Προσέγγιση

Η διεπιστημονική μας ομάδα συνεργάζεται για τη χάραξη του προγράμματος παρέμβασης. Οι επόπτες όλων των θεραπευτών λειτουργούν ως αρωγοί σε αυτή τη διαδικασία.

Εφαρμόζουμε κλασικές και καινοτόμες μεθόδους παρέμβασης

Οι θεραπευτές μας είναι εκπαιδευμένοι σε όλες τις κλασικές μεθόδους παρέμβασης. Παράλληλα, μέσω συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης, έχουν τη δυνατότητα να εφαρμόσουν καινοτόμες μεθόδους που εισάγονται για πρώτη φορά στην Ελλάδα.

Διαθέτουμε άρτιο εξοπλισμό και παιδοκεντρικές αίθουσες

Όλες οι αίθουσες μας είναι διακοσμημένες μινιμαλιστικά, με επίκεντρο το παιδί. Χρησιμοποιούμε εξοπλισμό τελευταίας τεχνολογίας σε όλες τις αίθουσες ειδικών θεραπειών.

Συνεργαζόμαστε με ιατρούς και εξειδικευμένους επιστήμονες

Η διεπιστημονική ομάδα στελεχώνεται από Λογοθεραπευτές , Εργοθεραπευτές , Ειδικούς Παιδαγωγούς , Ψυχολόγους , Παιγνιοθεραπευτή , Ειδικό Δραματοθεραπείας , Ειδικό Πρώιμης Παρέμβασης , Ειδικό Αναλυτή συμπεριφοράς, Μουσικοπαιδαγωγό, Νευρολόγο Παίδων και Ενηλίκων , Ψυχίατρο Παίδων και Ενηλίκων ,ΩΡΛ , Οπτομέτρη ,Κλινικό - Διατροφολόγο Διαιτολόγο και Φυσικοθεραπευτή Παίδων και Ενηλίκων .

Συνεργαζόμαστε με όλους τους φορείς που αφορούν το παιδί και την οικογένεια

Διατηρούμε επαφή με:

·       Σχολεία και εκπαιδευτικούς γενικής εκπαίδευσης

·       ΚΕΔΑΣΥ

·       Ειδικά σχολεία

·       ΚΔΑΠ, ΚΔΗΦ

·       Κέντρα ημέρας και ειδικές μονάδες ΑμεΑ

Θέτουμε εφικτούς βραχυπρόθεσμους και μακροπρόθεσμους στόχους

Γνωρίζουμε τις πραγματικές ανάγκες και δυνατότητες κάθε παιδιού και επιδιώκουμε την επίτευξη των στόχων μας σταδιακά, βήμα-βήμα.

Ενημερώνουμε για κάθε βήμα

Παρέχουμε συνεχή και συστηματική ενημέρωση. Δεν είστε για εμάς ένας αριθμός, αλλά μια ξεχωριστή περίπτωση.

Επιμορφωνόμαστε συνεχώς

Δεν επαναπαυόμαστε στη γνώση που ήδη έχουμε. Παρακολουθούμε όλες τις τρέχουσες εξελίξεις στους θεραπευτικούς τομείς, ώστε να παρέχουμε την καλύτερη δυνατή φροντίδα.

Εγγυόμαστε το αποτέλεσμα

Η μεθοδολογία μας είναι δοκιμασμένη και μας δίνει τη σιγουριά ότι θα σας παρέχουμε απτά αποτελέσματα.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

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.

Moutsiou Matina is a Speech Therapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. The specialist provides speech therapy services to children and adolescents through individualized intervention in a safe and supportive environment. Additionally, evaluation and intervention services are offered using standardized tools for disorders of language, speech, and communication, aiming to enhance interaction as well as to strengthen each child's skills. Naturalistic approaches are employed to foster the emergence of social skills among the child, family, and therapists. The primary goal is to promote children's independence and support the family system.

Special Heroes is an organized therapeutic framework for children, adolescents, and families, where comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided by specialized professionals of various disciplines. At our center, among other services, Psychological Assessment of the Child-Adolescent's Intellectual Functioning and Personality is offered. Intelligence assessment tests constitute scales that provide significant information across multiple areas of cognitive development, such as general knowledge, abstract reasoning, logical thinking ability, problem-solving skills, auditory and visual memory capacity, social judgment, and cognitive flexibility. The WPPSI-III is administered to children aged 2.6 to 7.3 years. The WISC-V is administered to children aged 6 to 16 years. Personality tests include various methods for the objective evaluation of behavior and personality, which are classified into three main categories: a) observation methods, b) questionnaires, and c) projective tests (Rorschach Inkblot Test), which reveal motives and personality traits that even the individual may be unaware of.

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.

Skordara Euaggelia is a Psychologist licensed to practice and maintains her private practice in Marousi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies with an MA in Applied Educational Psychology from The American College of Greece. She is a trainee in the Counseling Psychotherapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Family Therapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the postgraduate program in Psychodietetics at the Hellenic Dietetic Association. She consistently attends seminars to continuously enrich her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills. She has worked as a School Psychologist in primary education and in day centers as a Special Therapist in Early Intervention Programs for Autism, and for several years has worked in the educational support of students with learning and behavioral difficulties. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each client she undertakes.

Anastopoulou Filippa is a Psychologist (MSc) offering online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Derby and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and Counseling. She continually enhances her knowledge through specialized seminars on mental health and psychotherapy topics, while also undergoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a member of the Cyprus Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapists (S.G.S.P.K.) and the EABCT. She possesses significant clinical experience, having worked in mental health facilities, including a Psychiatry department, providing support to individuals with various psychological difficulties. Her work focuses on the management of anxiety, somatoform and depressive disorders, grief, addictions, and other mental health issues. With scientific training and a person-centered approach, she delivers high-quality psychological support and therapy services.

Alexandra Xatzistaurou is a Psychologist working at the Aeromedical Centre of the Air Force General Hospital, while also maintaining her private practice "My Family Nest" in Chalandri, where she provides psychotherapeutic services to children and adults. She holds a professional license to practice Psychology. She has a degree in psychology (B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK) as well as a postgraduate degree in Counseling Psychology (M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counselling, University of Strathclyde, UK). Additionally, she completed her studies in music, obtaining a degree in violin, and is a graduate of the three-year Master’s Educational Program in Music Therapy, conducted in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Music Therapy Centre, the Thessaloniki Music College, and New York University (USA). Furthermore, she is certified in the use and interpretation of the MMPI-2 personality psychometric test (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2). She has teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at British universities as well as experience in the design and implementation of corporate staff training. She also has teaching experience in conservatories in Thessaloniki, as well as at the Music Schools of Drama and Karditsa. She has clinical music therapy experience with children with autism, Down syndrome, emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. She provides counseling to parents on issues related to education, emotional empowerment, and the development of social skills in children and adolescents. Additionally, she works with adults individually and in groups on Personal Development, integrating Expressive Arts into the psychotherapeutic process. Finally, she is a collaborator with Attachment Parenting Hellas and a member of the Professional Association of Art Therapists (ESTheT).

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Epi Paidos in Alimos is committed to supporting children with difficulties and their families who need assistance during this stage of their lives from a qualified professional with expertise and genuine concern for the optimal and swift progress of the child. The center offers assessments and therapeutic sessions conducted by a Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Child Psychologist. Special education and academic support sessions are also provided. Parents receive support through counseling sessions. The interdisciplinary team is supervised by Kassimi Penny, Speech Therapist, specialized in ADHD and Developmental Disorders. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and holds a diploma from the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), with a professional practice license and work experience since 2009. She specializes in speech and language delay, phonological disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, apraxia, developmental disorders, and learning difficulties. The individualized therapeutic programs, tailored to the needs of each child with respect for their personality and uniqueness, aim primarily to improve the quality of life for the child and their family.

Gerou Maira is a licensed psychologist with extensive academic and professional experience. She holds a bachelor's degree with distinction in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a master's degree in Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Essex. Additionally, she has studied Linguistics at Lancaster University and Strategic Human Resource Management at ALBA Graduate Business School, while also completing postgraduate studies in Language Education for refugees and immigrants at the Hellenic Open University, enhancing her understanding of approaches to diverse population groups.

Furthermore, she specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), has been trained in Art Therapy as well as Career Counseling, and also holds training in Messy & Sensory Play—a method that supports multisensory development and emotional regulation in children and other age groups. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Parent Counseling.

In her clinical practice, she provides individualized sessions for adults and children, assisting in the management of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, and autism. Moreover, her extensive experience in human resources and organizational psychology allows her to offer counseling on issues related to professional burnout, workplace stress management, and self-improvement. Through her scientific expertise and practical experience, she creates a safe and supportive environment, either through in-person sessions or via video calls, tailored to the needs of each client.

Aleksandra Krasari is a Child Psychologist, Parent Counselor, and conducts online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Suffolk University and a master's degree in Play Therapy from Roehampton University.

She has worked in Special Therapy Centers in Greece, as well as providing parallel support to children with learning difficulties and other developmental challenges both in Greece and abroad. 

Additionally, she has worked as a Play Therapist in schools in the United Kingdom, as well as a Hippotherapist at the Scientific Society of Therapeutic Riding & Hippotherapy of Greece.

Furthermore, she has previously conducted forensic psychological evaluations in specific cases. To date, she continues her professional career as a Child Psychologist - Play Therapist - Parent Counselor at the Special Therapy Center "Helios".