If your child has not been developing as expected, hearing the news that your child may be ‘on the spectrum’ is likely to produce more questions rather answers.
You might have some questions like: ‘Why did this happen to my child?’, ‘What is going on in my child’s head?’, ‘Why does he/she react in a certain way?’, ‘How do I deal with my child’s behaviour?’. You may be hearing new abbreviations like ASD, ASS, ABA, PRT, PECS and you may be faced with having to accept that ‘ASD’ is now a part of your child’s life and of your life, before you even understand what it means.
We see you. We understand that this is a terribly confusing time. We also know that, after the initial shock, you want to provide the best possible support for your child and that you are ready to fight for your child, but that you may not know where to start.
Why not start here? Start with the Autism Parent Support Programme.
During this 8-week parent support group in English, designed and presented by Jet Sichterman of Expat Child Psychology, Helen Claus of Inclusion4All and Ekaterina Evdokimova of PsyCompass, we will cover a number of topics that you may be facing with your child. Additionally, within the safe atmosphere of the group, you will be able to explore what it means to be a parent with a child on the spectrum, how it affects you and your family and how it affects other families. You will find support from the other families going through similar experiences and have the opportunity to offer support to them too.
When?
01 October 2018: What is autism and what causes it? What does this mean for the development of my child? What might the future hold?
08 October 2018: Theories of autism. What interventions and therapies are available? How do I choose the therapy that is right for my child?
15 October 2018: How can I be a ‘good’ parent to my child? How can I support my child’s development and learning at home?
05 November 2018: How do I choose the ‘right’ school for my child? What resources do schools have? What do I do if it goes wrong at school?
12 November 2018: What (financial) support is available to children and parents in the Dutch and expat community? What is a PGB?
19 November 2018: What toys and tools should I invest in? Do I encourage specific interests? What about hypersensitivity to food, clothes, smells, environments?
26 November 2018: Parenting a child with autism can be tough – how do I look after myself? What do I tell others about my child?
03 December 2018: Specific questions from the group
Each session will take place from 9.30 – 12:00 with walk-in and coffee starting at 9.00
This programme “helps to put things in perspective for parents,
who are too overwhelmed with all the information around”
– 2017 participant
“I was pleased with the competence and the passion of the team delivering the programme”
– 2017 participant
Where?
At the office of Inclusion4All
Scheepswerf 18, 2265 BE in Leidschendam
Investment
The tariff of the programme is: €500 per family (both parents may attend).
A 10% discount applies when you sign up before August 1st, 2018 (€450,-).
Included in the cost is a 20% discount for an optional additional one hour personal consultation with Helen, Ekaterina or Jet.
The tariff might be covered by international health insurance or by your PGB allowance. Contact us if you require more information about this.
Questions & Registration
To reserve a place on the Autism Parent Support Programme, please register using the form at the bottom of this page.