Parent Corner
ASK strives to empower parents to face the daily challenge of helping their son/daughter find success within the family, school, and community. We invite you to check all programs and services available and if your are a newcomer to Geneva to consult our comprehensive list of local resources and schools in Switzerland.
Parent-Child Consultation
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 the child. During the consultation, specific issues faced by the child and family can be discussed and general guidance provided. Parents seeking a consultation will meet with a psychologist with experience supporting children and adults with different learning needs.
Parents are invited to complete an online information sheet and send available reports in advance of the meeting. These documents help to create an understanding of the child’s goals.
This session is typically 50-60mins in duration.
Dr. Jennifer Holloway: Book online
Please note the meetings will be held in English. For other languages we can arrange a translator and the booking can only be done by contacting info@allspecialkids.org.
Parent Workshops
Here’s a look at the upcoming workshops:
Early Start Denver Model | January 20th | 9:30-11:00 | RSVP
La Petite Bulle is excited to offer an informative and engaging workshop for parents of children with autism and neurodevelopmental differences. This workshop will introduce the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), an evidence-based early intervention program specifically designed for young children with autism that integrates play and relationship-building to support children’s developmental progress.
The session will cover the key principles of the ESDM and provide some strategies to help parents actively engage with their children in meaningful ways.
Come join us to connect, share, and explore the opportunities the ESDM approach offers
Advocating for your Child within the Education System | February 17th | 9:30-11:00 | RSVP
Join the upcoming parent workshop where Matt Mello, Head of Support Services at Ecolint Geneva and Joanne Horne, communications professional, will discuss strategies to help parents prepare for key meetings with school and professionals. We will outline simple techniques that can aid in preparing messages and questions and help you keep on topic as you advocate for your child. Matt will help us understand the school’s perspective as you navigate often challenging situations and conversations. You should leave the workshop empowered with tools to ensure you are prepared and proactive, not reactive, in your next school meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you to these valuable workshops and creating a space for learning, support, and connection. You are welcome to arrive at 9am in advance of the workshop to meet the team and have a coffee.
Parent Education Series on Anxiety
Preventing Anxiety in Children and Teenagers with Autism: Emotional Education Workshops for Parents
We will be offering a series of 4 sessions (1.5hours each) focusing on providing parents with psychoeducation about anxiety and in developing skills that will allow participants to support their children in an effective way when experiencing high levels of anxiety.
There are limited places on this series. If you are interested contact us at info@allspecialkids.org with specific reference to this title and we will provide you with more information on dates and times.
ASK Parent Counseling
Individuals can now access free counseling support. Engaging in a respectful and private conversation with another person is one of the best ways to start understanding oneself. If you are experiencing a tough time, we are here to help. Start your counseling journey by reaching out today.
Costs
- The informative 30min consultation is sponsored by ASK.
- The ASK Parent Counseling is free of charge.
- The parent-child consultation fee is 150 CHF, payable in advance.
- The first parent-child consultation is sponsored for parent members of the ASK.
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Parent to Parent Support
How We Help
The unique aspect of ASK parent support is that it involves parents helping other parent. ASK believes that parents often find their greatest support in other parents who are in a similar situation or have shared experiences. Sharing and learning from each other empowers parents. Our parent support leaders are supportive in an effective manner, know the many resources in the community, and are fully prepared to serve you in the best possible way they can. We live your challenges, share your joys and your worries. Our parent support leaders are available to meet with you and answer your questions. Send an email to info@allspecialkids.org to get in touch with them.
Parent Support Leaders
Our parent representatives are available to meet in person or online to answer your questions and share their experiences. Contact us.
Joanne Horne
Support Team
Joanne Horne is British and has lived in Vaud since 2013, prior to which she had a 25-year career in corporate marketing and event management in Asia and London. She currently runs a sports marketing agency with her husband. Joanne’s daughter was born in Hong Kong and was diagnosed with dyspraxia/dysgraphia at the age of five, and she and her husband have worked with various therapists and support systems ever since to try and help their daughter flourish.
Deborah Schneider
Support team
Deborah Schneider works remotely as a research scientist at the Hoeft BrainLENS Laboratory at the University of Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. in Special Education; Ed.S. in Language, Reading, & Culture; and M.A. in Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona. (Bear down, Arizona!) Her research interests include the identification and remediation of reading-related learning disorders, as well as the cognitive and neurobiological correlates of reading-related learning difficulties. Deborah is passionate about universal design for learning, inclusion, and the purposeful use of technology in education. She is privileged to be the mother to three amazing daughters (two of whom live and thrive with autism and congenital differences), the daughter of an extraordinary mother, and the sister of three exceptional women. Outside of the lab, Deborah enjoys reading, hiking (particularly with her loyal four-legged friend, Mishka), and nerding out with her kids.
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Parent Member
Parents can network; find support, and obtain relevant information on specialist resources and schools with appropriate support programs that will cater for their children’s and young adults academic and social needs.
Yearly Membership
CHF150 /Yearly
10% discount on all ASK children and young adult activities and more...
