Providing personalized support and guidance to individuals with special needs (i.e. intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Down syndrome, or other developmental delays) by empowering them to overcome obstacles in maintaining friendships, sustaining jobs or regulating their emotions. We are here to help them enhance their abilities, and lead fulfilling lives
Special needs counselling provides essential support through every phase of life. From early childhood and the initial adjustment to a diagnosis to the school years and developing social skills, and then on to the transition to adulthood and independence, counsellors partner with both parents and children to promote growth and confidence.
To help you understand the unique benefits of specialised counselling tailored to the evolving needs of special needs kids and families through each age and stage, it is essential to be aware of all of the options that are out there. Let’s take a look at how professional guidance, parent training, and consistent therapies can pave the way for people with special needs to keep achieving developmental milestones and living life to the fullest.
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Get in touch with your emotions!
Objectives of programme:
1. Allow trainees to be more in-touch with their emotions
2. Learn to use movement as a means of expressing emotions
3. Learn healthy ways of regulating emotions
Session 1: Introduction to mindfulness
Getting in touch with your 5 senses. Introduction to a series of activities such as listening to music, breathing exercises, and being present.
Session 2,3,4: Mindful movement (Yoga)
Session 5: Mindful movement (Walking)
Involved outdoor activities and learning to interact with nature and slow down.
Enhance your creativity with us!
Objectives of programme:
Origami (3 sessions)
Fun with colours (2 sessions)
Edible Plasticine (3 sessions)
Getting familiar with different art materials (2 sessions)
Expressing their dreams and emotions through art (2 sessions)
Improving fine motor and creativity skills (2 sessions)
Art in everyday materials (2 sessions)
Objective: The objective of this special needs training program is to teach individuals with intellectual disability, as well as other developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down’s Syndrome, to learn social and functional living skills:
These skills will serve as a way to help Persons with Disabilities (PWD) to find gainful employment and sustain in their jobs for longer periods of time.
M1. Workplace Roles and Interactions
M2. Expression and Communication
M1. Workplace Roles and Interactions
M2. Expression and Communication
M5. Scheduling & Time Management
From the moment an issue is detected, counselling guides families on the road ahead while helping them to process the range of emotions that accompany a diagnosis. Counsellors can educate parents on their child’s condition, connect them with early intervention resources, and dispel any myths. They collaboratively develop strategies tailored to the child’s needs.
Parents learn how to:
For young children, play therapy allows expression through play, art, and activities.
Special needs counselling for children focuses on:
An empowering foundation in the early years provides the tools to thrive later on.
As school becomes more demanding, new challenges such as these can come up:
Counselling is crucial for identifying and overcoming school struggles:
By promoting coping abilities and resilience, counselling maximises this critical period of learning and growth.
The pivot to young adulthood poses new questions like:
Counselling provides both life skills mastery and emotional grounding:
Guidance through this transitional time smooths the path ahead.
Adulthood presents opportunities along with challenges such as:
Counselling plays an invaluable role in fostering self-determination:
Life’s journey has ups and downs for everyone. Specialised counselling delivers the support needed to help those with special needs and their families remain resilient through it all.
Ready to get started with specialised counselling? You can reach our expert team at +65 8757 8049 or chat with us on WhatsApp at +65 8757 8049. For email, contact team@akindplace.co or just stop by our office at 63B Temple Street, Singapore 058608. Our team specialise in various fields such as depression counselling as well as professional caregiver support services. We also provide ADHD diagnosis in Singapore if you suspect you or your loved one is suffering from ADHD.
Special needs is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of disabilities, medical conditions, learning disorders, or developmental delays that impact a person’s skills, capacity, or ability compared to typical development or standards. Some examples of conditions that are considered special needs include autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual disability, dyslexia, visual or hearing impairment, epilepsy, ADHD, anxiety disorders, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and many more.
Having special needs simply means a person requires certain accommodations, adaptations, medical care, therapies or specialised education services to reach their full potential. It does not lessen what a person can accomplish with proper support and intervention.
Families of those with special needs may also require additional community services, respite care, counselling, and government assistance. The level of support needed depends on the specific condition and the individual.
While the term special needs encompasses a vast array of diagnoses and disabilities, the common thread is these conditions cause a child or adult to experience developmental, learning, physical, cognitive or other challenges that impact typical functioning or independence. With compassionate care and support, those with special needs can thrive and live full, productive lives.
This type of counselling involves psychotherapy, support services, and specialised therapy techniques tailored to help individuals with disabilities, developmental delays, learning disorders, or other conditions requiring additional support. It aims to address the unique emotional, social, behavioural, and daily living challenges faced by those with special needs across all ages. Counselling provides compassionate guidance to enhance a special needs child’s development and abilities or assist special needs adults in achieving greater independence and fulfilment.
Sessions focus on building communication skills, social skills, positive behaviours, coping strategies, life skills, and self-esteem through approaches like play therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and more. Counselling also provides critical support for families of special needs children, addressing issues like grief after a diagnosis, parenting techniques, sibling adjustments, school advocacy, and caregiver stress. Support groups connect families facing similar journeys.
Specialised counselling aims to empower individuals to reach their full potential with personalised strategies. It helps families foster acceptance, confidence, and self-determination in their children. Whether starting at a young age after diagnosis or only beginning counselling as an adult, support tailored to the individual’s needs and goals can make a profound difference in living life to the fullest.
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