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April Month, Autism Month, SESOBEL is Innovating!

Forty years ago, SESOBEL was founded to cater for the needs of children with physical and or mental disabilities (in 2015, SESOBEL assisted 986 children & youth).

Twenty seven years ago, SESOBEL was the first to work with children with autism, and started the early intervention program for these children!

This April, autism month, SESOBEL is rolling out the red carpet for children with autism and introducing sensory-friendly movies, by crafting a movie theater that suits their needs.

In close collaboration with Grand Cinemas, every 3rd Thursday of each month (starting this April 21st), will be SESOBEL's movies afternoon for children with autism, their families and friends at ABC Dbayeh Grand Cinemas - Salle 3 at 4p.m. The Movie Theater will be adapted to fit their needs:

- Dim lights will be kept on all the time

- Volume will be reduced

Children with autism have difficulties processing sights and sounds, and can be hypersensitive to such stimuli.

By introducing sensory-friendly movie theater, SESOBEL hopes to open more doors for families and caregivers of children with autism. The aim is to create a friendly and welcoming environment for this community to enjoy an afternoon outing at the movies.

With much of appreciation, thank you Grand Cinemas for partnering with SESOBEL to better serve the value, dignity, and respect of our children!

On the other hand, SESOBEL held a prestigious event during which the beautiful painting Beyond and Above (2m x 2m) done by Walid, Dina and Rami (3 children with autism in SESOBEL) was auctioned during the Middle East Modern and Contemporary Auction held by Artscoop, auctioneer Edward Rising, at the Yacht Club Gallery, Zaytouna Bay on Saturday, April 9.

Kindly click on the link below for the catalog of this auction :

http://artscoops.com/auction

We are also very grateful to Artscoop for giving SESOBEL this opportunity to showcase the remarkable work of our children with autism.

Painting is one aspect of their therapy, and they excel in it !


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