Mellieħa SC Football School has dedicated a unique team for local children with autism, so that they can raise awareness about the spectrum through the love of sport.
‘Awareness is not done in one day, work must be carried out all year round to be celebrated during an awareness month or day.’
The club proudly drives the Autism initiative hoping that this becomes the norm – that is, providing sustained support to individuals on this spectrum.
The coaches, through a video uploaded to social media, explain the aims behind this initiative.
Coach Sherif Sleiman explains how sport can be adapted to help children who were born with the disability, along with the support of SC Chairwoman Margot Cutajar and the parents of the children.
‘Let’s stop treating them differently and provide equal opportunity and access.’
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