AliceNova has another center in Montefiascone where I was working in the last three months. In this center they do different activities with adults and kids with disabilities. One of the activities they realize is “attività sul territorio” where the clients have the possibility to visit several cities in the province of Viterbo.This activity gives them not only the opportunity to discover new places but to LEARN. Learn to use the bus, learn to read the road signs, learn how to behave on the streets, learn about the dangers that one can face when walking, learn to cross the road, learn more about the culture and history they live in and that surround them.
With each step and with each walk they learn a little bit more. As learning goes beyond a classroom, this activity definitely gave me the opportunity to see how important and efficient this way of learning can be. Since some of these young adults have difficulties to remember and to be focused, this practical experience makes them put in action the things they learnt with the operators. And of course, it’s a great chance for the clients to strengthen and improve their relationship with the workers.
We have always known the benefits of walking for one’s health but who would have thought that it could bring benefits on one’s learning and social skills as well?
Written by: Inês
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