Internationally renowned Filipino artist Jensen Moreno joined ELG Programs on November 19 and 20 to lead an inspiring art event that celebrates neurodiversity through creative expression. Over the course of two days, Jensen collaborated with ELG students to create artwork centered on the theme of neurodiversity, symbolized by the infinity loop—a powerful emblem representing limitless potential and the beauty of individual differences. The event included both individual pieces crafted by each student and a collaborative artwork titled My Stage, which captured students’ unique perspectives on life as a platform where they can be seen, heard, and celebrated.
国际知名菲律宾艺术家詹森·莫雷诺于11月19日和20日参加了ELG学建项目，领导了一场鼓舞人心的艺术活动，通过创意表达来庆祝神经多样性。在两天的时间里，詹森与ELG学建学生合作创作了以神经多样性为主题的艺术作品，这些作品以无穷环为象征——无穷环代表着无限的潜能和个体差异之美。这次活动包括每个学生的个人作品和名为“我的舞台 ”的合作作品，作品捕捉了学生们对生活的独特视角，将生活作为一个平台，在这里他们可以被看到、听到和赞美。
The event embodied ELG’s commitment to a neurodiversity-affirming approach, which celebrates the individual strengths and abilities of each child. “Art allows our students to express their unique voices in a deeply personal way,” said ELG Executive Program Director, Dr. Angela Ingram. “Through this experience, students not only created beautiful artwork but also developed pride and confidence in who they are.”
这次活动体现了ELG学建对神经多样性肯定方法的承诺，即肯定每个孩子的个人优势和能力。"艺术让我们的学生以一种深入人心的方式表达他们独特的声音，”ELG学建执行项目总监安吉拉·英格拉姆博士说。"通过这次体验，学生们不仅创作出了精美的艺术作品，还培养了对自己的自豪感和自信心。”
Importance of Art for Neurodivergent Children
For neurodivergent children, art and creative expression can be transformative. Art offers a means for self-discovery, emotional expression, and connection. Jensen Moreno, who has held acclaimed art exhibitions across China, brings her talent and enthusiasm for inclusion to ELG, empowering students to explore their unique artistic voices.
对于神经多样性儿童来说，艺术和创造性的表达方式可以改变他们的命运。艺术提供了一种自我发现、情感表达和联系的途径。詹森·莫雷诺曾在中国各地举办过备受赞誉的艺术展览，她将自己的才华和对全纳教育的热情带到了ELG学建，让学生们能够探索自己独特的艺术声音。
"Seeing these kids find joy and confidence through art is something truly special,” Jensen shares. “This collaboration is more than just creating beautiful art. It’s about giving each child a stage—a platform to show the world who they are and how they see life. Working with ELG, I’m able to see that every brushstroke and color choice holds meaning for them."
“看到这些孩子通过艺术找到快乐和自信是一件非常特别的事情，"詹森分享道。“这次合作不仅仅是创造美丽的艺术。这是给每个孩子一个舞台--一个向世界展示他们是谁以及他们如何看待生活的平台。与ELG学建合作，我能够看到每一个笔触和颜色的选择对他们来说都是有意义的。"
Guided by the theme of neurodiversity, students created their own interpretations of the infinity loop, symbolizing their personal journeys and unique strengths. The infinity loop—a universal sign of boundless potential and interconnectedness—will feature as a recurring motif, illustrating the value of neurodiversity. This experience not only allowed students to develop their creative skills but also provided them a chance to communicate their perspectives and celebrate their differences.
在 “神经多样性 ”主题的引导下，学生们创作了自己对无穷环的诠释，象征着他们的个人历程和独特优势。无穷环--象征着无穷潜能和相互联系的通用符号--将作为一个反复出现的主题，诠释神经多样性的价值。这次体验不仅让学生们发展了自己的创造技能，还为他们提供了一个交流观点、赞美差异的机会。
My Stage, the collaborative artwork prepared by Jensen and ELG students, showcased how each student viewed life as a platform. “My favorite part is picking different colors,” says one student. “Art makes me happy.”
我的舞台，是詹森和ELG学建的学生合作准备的艺术作品，展示了每个学生如何将生活视为一个平台。“我最喜欢的部分是挑选不同的颜色。”一位学生说，“艺术让我快乐。"
About ELG Full-Day Program
ELG provides a full-day Program in Shanghai for children with diverse needs, offering a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that values each child’s unique potential. The Program serves children of all ages, focusing on their social, educational, and emotional development through individualized plans and a caring community. With a multidisciplinary team of therapists and educators, ELG works to foster inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and support each child’s growth.
ELG学建在上海为有不同需求的儿童提供全日制课程，采用以优势为基础、肯定神经多样性的方法，重视每个儿童的独特潜能。该项目服务于所有年龄段的儿童，通过个性化计划和关爱社区，关注他们的社交、教育和情感发展。ELG学建拥有一支由治疗师和教育工作者组成的多学科团队，致力于营造包容的环境，弘扬多样性并支持每个儿童的成长。
ELG学建还非常自豪地在其跨学科团队中配备了一名专门的艺术治疗师，为儿童提供创造性的渠道，以探索他们的情绪、建立自信和表达他们的独特观点。通过艺术治疗课程和与詹森·莫雷诺合作等特别活动，ELG学建不断为儿童创造机会，让他们茁壮成长，并与更广泛的社区分享他们的心声。
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* Some of the artworks will be displayed at Jiahui Hospital in the middle of December.
* 其中一些艺术作品将于12月中旬在嘉会国际医院展出。
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