Registrations 24-25
We are accepting registration for our ASK programs starting this September. If you are unsure about the correct program to suit your objectives, then meet with our team online to learn more and ask questions on our services. Book the meeting by following this link or contact us.
About Us
ASK
ASK is a one-stop resource for parents, schools, and specialists, helping to support children, teenagers and young adults with learning differences and special educational needs in Switzerland. Our vision is to enable children, teenagers and young adults with learning differences and special educational needs (SEN) to reach their full potential and inclusion into society, and to ensure that they receive the understanding and respect all individuals deserve. Through the generous donations of private donors and foundations all of our services and programs are partly subsidised.
who we areWhat we offer
For children, teenagers and young adults
Programs and Services
The ACCESS Program is designed to teach life long learning beyond the classroom, to meet the needs of young adults from 17 years and up, diagnosed with learning, intellectual, and developmental difficulties.
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ASK provides independent assessment services with well known and highly qualified educational psychologists and specialists in their specific fields.
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ASK Bilingual Camp is an inclusive summer program, dedicated to offering a special haven for children and young adults aged 5-24 who have Learning Differences and Special Educational Needs.
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Social Skills Group is an inclusive after school program designed to help children and adolescents develop the skills to improve their ability to relate to others.
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Parent consultation offers resource information on schools and special programs, referrals to local doctors and therapists, information on available support services, and recreation activities, which meet the individual needs of the child.
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We offer individual CBT sessions for children and young adults with additional needs, who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, low self-esteem, exclusion and/or difficulties with relationships.. The sessions offer the participants opportunities to explore their personal challenges and to learn the skills to manage their emotions, actions, and thoughts. Read More
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Focusing on socialization with same-age peers and community involvement, the ACCESS Summer Club is an opportunity to practice social, organization and planning skills within the local community.
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Our Early Intervention Program is a parent-led program focused on developing parent capacity to teach their child social, cognitive and language skills. Following an initial consultation with the team, a bespoke individualized program will be designed for your child, and you will be directly trained and supported to deliver the program with your child. Read […]
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Children with additional learning needs can sometimes develop behaviors that are considered challenging or problematic for their social inclusion. When children engage in such behaviors, they can find themselves being excluded from their social communities (e.g., school or clubs). Without support, some of these issues worsen and lead to problems with other mental health issues, such as anxiety. […]
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The “how to tackle” series is a practical, strategy-based workshop series which will involve a “training” element and a follow-up session, based on the parent’s experiences at home. Each workshop will be delivered during 1 hour, in-person session and then a follow-up hour session to troubleshoot on any potential issues encountered by the family and […]
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Parent Consultation offers information on schools and special programs, referrals to local doctors and therapists, information on available support services, and recreation activities, which meet the individual needs of your son/daughter. Learn more by visiting our parent corner page.
Dr. Jennifer Holloway and Dearbhaile Mahon latest papers
Published research
Barriers and facilitators to practitioners’ implementation of positive behavior support practice in social care organizations in Ireland
Authors Cayleigh Dunworth Dearbhaile Mahon Jenny McSharry – University of Galway Dr. Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Read more
Precursor Behaviors to Severe Challenging Behaviors
Authors Devon Ramey Emma Craig Ciara Gunning – University of Galway Dr. Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Read more
‘It’s up to the teacher’: a qualitative study of teachers’ use of autism EBPs
Authors Dr. Lorna Barry – ASK- All Special Kids Dr. Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Jennifer Mcmahon – University of Limerick Read more
Teacher Characteristics, Knowledge and Use of Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Education in Ireland
Authors Lorna Barry – ASK- All Special Kids Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Stephen Gallagher – University of Limerick Jennifer Mcmahon – University of Limerick Read more
Developing the Parent-Coaching Assessment, Individualization, and Response to Stressors (PAIRS) Tool for Behavior Analysts
Authors Cressida Pacia – University of Galway Ciara Gunning – University of Galway Aoife Mc Tiernan – University of Galway Dr. Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Read more
A Systematic Review of Family-Mediated Social Communication Interventions for Young Children with Autism
Authors Cressida Pacia – University of Galway Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Ciara Gunning – University of Galway Helena Lee – University of Galway Read more
Evaluating the utility of interview-informed synthesized contingency analyses in informing the treatment of problem behavior among children with autism spectrum disorder
Authors Emma Lundy Olive Healy Devon Ramey Trish Carolan Rhona Dempsey Dr. Jennifer Holloway Read more
Towards Qualification for Health and Social Care Professionals in the Field of Digital Technologies – the European Project “DDSkills“
Authors Marina Ringwald Barbara Klein Angela Riccio Helena Lydon Foteini Paschou Maurizio Panzironi Francesca Schettini Mariagrazia D’Ippolito Donatella Mattia Dr. Jennifer Holloway Aoife Mc Tiernan Ciara Gunning Read more
A systematic review of training methods to increase staff’s knowledge and implementation of positive behaviour support in residential and day settings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Authors Dearbhaile Mahon – University of Galway Edith Walsh – Athlone Institute of Technology Dr. Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Helena Lydon – University of Galway Read more
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Headsprout on the Reading Outcomes in Children With Autism Using Parents as Facilitators
Authors Amanda Nally – Griffith University Dr. Jennifer Holloway – ASK- All Special Kids Centre Helena Lydon – University of Galway Olive Healy – Trinity College Dublin Read more
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
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Call for Volunteers
Are you interested in having a fun volunteering experience this July? Do you speak two or more languages? Do you want to advance your skills
Summer Programs open for registration!
Summer Camp If your child or teenager is looking for a fun and inclusive camp experience then join us at the ASK Bilingual Summer Camp