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ONTACT
Istituto d’istruzione Superiore “Don Milani”, Montichiari
Mr. Filippo Scarpetta
Italy
www.donmilanimontichiari.gov.it+39 0334 3371353
Filippo.scarpetta@istruzione.itO
VERALL GOAL
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MISSION
The project’s goal is to target high school students with serious intellectual disabilities and with autism spectrum
disorders. It is divided into two parts:
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One part is linked to the experimentation and research of educational disciplinary teaching instruments through
computer technologies.
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The other focuses on the training of professionals in the sector (teachers, curricula support, professional educators,
assistants for autonomy and family).
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HE SOLUTION THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED
The project is based on four fundamental pillars: design and networking, experimental intervention teaching, training of
autistic classmates and training of other professionals.
The experimental teaching educational project started in 2012 September with a small group of professionals.
During the three years, the participants of the project consisted of: a pedagogue, and an external consultant, three
support teachers, four educators and a school employee.
In the training of the autistic classmates, 5 classes were involved during the 3 years experimental phase (120
students in total). In every class the students attended sessions explaining the main issues related to disability. The
training focused on how to respond and maintain social interactions with their peers. This part of the project also
improved the students in their abilities to create spontaneity in their communicative expression.
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OUNTRY IN WHICH IT WAS DEVELOPED
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Italy
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OUNTRY
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COUNTRIES IN WHICH IT IS OPERATING
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Italy
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ACTS ABOUT SIZE AND SCOPE
During the three years, around 30 students with severe intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders attended
the "Don Milani" college. From these 30 students, 5 were chosen for the experimental phase for the project. During the
implementation phase, the teachers of the five classes (30 teachers), the classmates (around 120), family members, and
social workers, were all involved in the project.