FIDE seminar on chess and autism

[Vladimir Drkulec]

2021-03-01
Seminar on chess and autism


The International Chess Federation, together with its Commission for People with Disabilities and the Social Commission, is pleased to announce the 1st FIDE Introductory Seminar "Chess for children with an autism spectrum disorder. How chess can help children with autism”.

The aim of this course is to inform Federations and FIDE Academies about opportunities for using chess in educating kids with this disorder, and share the existing experience. FIDE also wants to identify the interest of Federations, provide the necessary training of teachers, and support the development of related projects.


WHAT:
At this seminar speakers will talk about the possibility of teaching chess to children with autism spectrum disorder covering the following topics:

• What is autism spectrum disorder
• Teaching chess to someone with autism
• Chess could become the bridge between two worlds
• Role of social projects in National Chess Federations


WHEN:
29 March 2021, from 14.00 to 16:00 CET


WHO:
Moderator: Anastasia Sorokina, FIDE Vice-President

Speakers:
• Natalia Popova - WIM, FIDE Trainer, Trainer of the FIDE Chess Academy in Belarus, leader of the 2 years long project teaching chess to children with autistic spectrum disorder (Belarus).

• Ala Mishchanka, Special needs educational assistant, more than 15 years of experience (Canada);

• Līga Bērziņa, Head of the Autism Society of Latvia, developer of games for reduction of behavioural disorders (Latvia).

• Anna Charchyan, Lilit Karapetyan (Armenia)


How to register:
For registration, please send an email with the name and contact details (email, telephone number in Whatsapp) of the representative of the National Chess Federation or FIDE Academy to Anastasia Sorokina, FIDE Vice President: a.sorokina@fide.com (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffide.us3.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d944e993248d15fc 2b046696%26id%3Dcfda027ff2%26e%3D3cfa41d7a3&data=04%7C01%7C%7C63698e88895b48e453b808d8dcc108d6 %7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C6375 02068917100828%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4 wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6M n0%3D%7C1000&sdata=HCnnnKqhZSIiLTHzOMSFpB1w5c4hekl%2BvzBHDYWCZE E%3D&reserved=0).

We expect your registration by 22 March 2021. After registration, you will receive a link to the online seminar.

[Aris Marghetis]

Hello Vlad, I would be interested in attending.

Would I apply to the CFC, or apply directly?

Thanks, Aris.

[Vladimir Drkulec]

I will ask the presenter.

[Christopher Mallon]

I am extremely interested in hearing any information that comes out of this! It's really a win-win, help kids with autism and help promote chess in schools!

[Aris Marghetis]

I am extremely interested in hearing any information that comes out of this! It's really a win-win, help kids with autism and help promote chess in schools!

I asked first lol

But seriously, I agree this is a tremendous subject! I've taught over 1500 children, and the fulfillment from working with such families has been immeasurable!

[Christopher Mallon]

I asked first lol

But seriously, I agree this is a tremendous subject! I've taught over 1500 children, and the fulfillment from working with such families has been immeasurable!


Don't worry, the actual seminar time doesn't work for me... I just want to make sure I get the info later!

[Aris Marghetis]

Don't worry, the actual seminar time doesn't work for me... I just want to make sure I get the info later!

Chris, FYI, Vlad replied to me that he was dealing with other, more serious, stuff.

If I'm accepted to attend, I'll certainly pass on everything to people like you after.

[Vladimir Drkulec]

I would not say that it is serious stuff. Just stuff.

Certainly the subject matter of the seminar is much more serious.

[Aris Marghetis]

Hi again, I would like to attend this seminar! Has the attendee decision been made?

Thank you, best regards, Aris Marghetis.

[Victor Plotkin]

From today's email:

Dear Member Federations,

We would like to remind you that the deadline for the seminar Chess for children with an autism spectrum disorder. How chess can help children with autism” is next Monday, March 22nd.

So far, almost 100 participants from 39 different countries have registered to take part in this seminar. Below you can find the original announcement with the complete information about the purpose of the seminar, the lecturers, and the registration process.

2021-03-01
Seminar on chess and autism


Dear FIDE Academies,

The International Chess Federation, together with its Commission for People with Disabilities and the Social Commission, is pleased to announce the 1st FIDE Introductory Seminar "Chess for children with an autism spectrum disorder. How chess can help children with autism”.

The aim of this course is to inform Federations and FIDE Academies about opportunities for using chess in educating kids with this disorder, and share the existing experience. FIDE also wants to identify the interest of Federations, provide the necessary training of teachers, and support the development of related projects.


WHAT:
At this seminar speakers will talk about the possibility of teaching chess to children with autism spectrum disorder covering the following topics:

• What is autism spectrum disorder
• Teaching chess to someone with autism
• Chess could become the bridge between two worlds
• Role of social projects in National Chess Federations


WHEN:
29 March 2021, from 14.00 to 16:00 CET


WHO:
Moderator: Anastasia Sorokina, FIDE Vice-President

Speakers:
• Natalia Popova - WIM, FIDE Trainer, Trainer of the FIDE Chess Academy in Belarus, leader of the 2 years long project teaching chess to children with autistic spectrum disorder (Belarus).

• Ala Mishchanka, Special needs educational assistant, more than 15 years of experience (Canada);

• Līga Bērziņa, Head of the Autism Society of Latvia, developer of games for reduction of behavioural disorders (Latvia).

• Anna Charchyan, Lilit Karapetyan (Armenia)


How to register:
For registration, please send an email with the name and contact details (email, telephone number in Whatsapp) of the representative of the National Chess Federation or FIDE Academy to Anastasia Sorokina, FIDE Vice President: a.sorokina@fide.com.

We expect your registration by 22 March 2021. After registration, you will receive a link to the online seminar.

[Vladimir Drkulec]

Hi again, I would like to attend this seminar! Has the attendee decision been made?

Thank you, best regards, Aris Marghetis.

I contacted the person putting on the seminar and named you and asked if you could attend. We got the email Victor posted shortly thereafter.

[Aris Marghetis]

I contacted the person putting on the seminar and named you and asked if you could attend. We got the email Victor posted shortly thereafter.

OK, is someone submitting myself (or whoever is chosen) for that registration?

If yes, it'll be handy to be copied, so that I can follow along with the process.

Thanks again, best regards, Aris Marghetis, arismarghetis at rogers dot com

[Vladimir Drkulec]

OK, is someone submitting myself (or whoever is chosen) for that registration?

If yes, it'll be handy to be copied, so that I can follow along with the process.

Thanks again, best regards, Aris Marghetis, arismarghetis at rogers dot com

I forwarded the chairperson's response and I believe you registered for anyone who is wondering.

[Aris Marghetis]

I forwarded the chairperson's response and I believe you registered for anyone who is wondering.

Yes, thank you, I sent in my registration email, and I'm awaiting confirmation.