Drumming up self-confidence and hope through Love Kids Workshop

From the focused look on their faces and absolute dedication while playing the taiko drums, these kids appear no different from any other; however, they are actually special needs kids who are part of a parent-child performance troupe. Special needs kids find it difficult to express themselves through words and drumming gives them another way in which to communicate with the world.

Love Kids Workshop allows children to develop skills at their own pace. Many of the kids in the troupe initially found it challenging to socialize, but performing has enhanced their self-confidence and helped them gradually embrace life. Of course, seeing them make such progress has been a wonderfully gratifying experience for their parents. The members of the group take care of each other and work together to resolve difficulties. For them, Love Kids Workshop is not only a performance troupe but also a second home.

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愛兒藝坊「鼓」出自信希望

專注的神情，賣力地打擊太鼓，看似和一般人一樣，其實他們是由一群特殊的孩子和他們的家長自主性組合而成的親子表演團隊—愛兒藝坊，雖然孩子們難以用言語去表達自己的想法，但透過鼓聲，敲出他們的心聲讓大家看到這些特殊孩子們有不一樣的一面。

愛兒藝坊讓團內孩子發揮自我長才，從原本難以融入人群，透過演出提升自信，慢慢敞開心房，家長們看到孩子的進步也感到欣慰。團員們彼此照顧，攜手化解困難，愛兒藝坊對於他們來說不僅是表演團，更是他們的家。

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