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Autism - Europe International Congress
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Autism Works
Sophia is featured
in Adam Feinstein's book,
'Autism Works'.
Published by Routledge
Malta | Appointed Ambassador for Autism by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector
One fascinating observation is the presence of Autism in some of the most brilliant minds throughout history!
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Opera Star & Autism
Ever since her diagnosis in 2015, Sophia has been actively involved in raising awareness about autism. Apart from her successful artistic career, she frequently makes guest appearances and gives media interviews on a global scale. Her dedicated efforts stem from her prestigious role as an appointed international Autism Ambassador for associated organisations worldwide.
My determination to succeed simply outweighed my daily challenges of being autistic. I still struggled with typical autistic challenges, but I worked out ways to manage these difficulties.
Autism Parenting Magazine USA
- feature interview
Sophia's impressive advocacy work includes speaking and performing at prestigious events such as the opening ceremony of XI Autism-Europe International Congress in Scotland. Her presentation titled Finding My Voice Through Singing has been well-received at various conferences, including the Inservice Autisme International Conference in Belgium. From 2019 to 2021, Sophia was part of the exhibition You, Me and Autism Too by Colin Potsig, which traveled across the UK.
Notable among her guest appearances is the Royal Albert Hall main stage, where she shared her journey as an opera singer living with autism. Sophia is a sought-after interviewee, having been featured on Malta national television, as well as in leading newspapers such as Le Temps in Switzerland and Le Monde in France. She also gave a candid interview about her autism diagnosis in the Daily Mail and is proud to be included in the book Autism Works by Adam Feinstein, published by Routledge.
During her recent engagements, Sophia has been actively involved in various charitable organisations and academic institutions across different countries.
She was honored to give a presentation at the Royal Academy and Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp in Belgium as part of the prestigious event INSPIRE.
In the United States, Sophia has taken on the role of International Ambassador for Angels' Castle, a charitable organization based in Ohio. Additionally, she has been working closely with BIAAE at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she was a guest host on the ABLE Voices Podcast. Furthermore, Sophia was delighted to work with the cast and creatives at Opera Maine in Oregon on their inspiring production of Rocking Horse Winner.
Notably, in the United Kingdom, Sophia has been appointed as an Ambassador for Autism Unlimited, a leading British charity. She was privileged to inaugurate the innovative Chris Page Diagnosis Centre on behalf of the charity.
In Malta, Sophia's contributions have been recognised by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, who have appointed her as an Ambassador for Autism. They have also launched her singing book in Maltese, showcasing her commitment to raising awareness and support for individuals with autism.
Published in two languages, Grech looks at access to singing for those who want to start learning to sing or even improve their voice.
Times of Malta
- book feature
Sophia has also collaborated with various organizations to develop workshops and programs that empower individuals with autism to express themselves creatively. Her dedication to fostering a supportive community has made a significant impact on many lives.
As a beacon of inspiration, Sophia continues to break barriers and challenge stereotypes associated with autism, proving that with passion and determination, one can find their voice and make a difference in the world.
Don't miss Sophia's highly-anticipated appearances at Cardiff City Stadium and Coventry Building Arena for the National Neurodiversity Shows. Be sure to join the excitement and catch her live on stage!
