Forms of therapy
Therapy as early as possible
An initial assessment and prior to diagnosis can be made at 18 months.
Funding can also begin from this point in time.
Even if you only suspect that a good promotion won't do any harm if you don't overdo it!
On this page I would like to introduce you to different types of therapies and also cover the broad topic.
What has to be considered in any kind of dealings with those affected is always to be patient and never to oppress or force them!
Never with force!
How do you get the child to cooperate with fun
Every child has interests or things they like to have.
These help us to show the child that learning can be fun and that there is more to it than our own prison.
Nice materials and always new ideas will convince you to enjoy doing the therapy without your child knowing that he is doing one.
Just as important as having fun is having fun with the parent, therapist, or other person your child is with. This is called phrering (couples from English) and is fun and games with no expectations of the child.
Here you will find the most important terms and therapy garden, as well as linked materials and communication aids.
You can also contact us anonymously via Threema.
Types of therapy and aids
Autism clinics
The best way to find out about the outpatient clinics (curative education) is in your SPZ and the local autism associations.
The local offer can also be requested from the Diakonie or similar institutions as well as advice centers.
To help you find some links here to help you with the initial orientation.
Speech therapy
Speech therapy deals with problems of the voice, language and speech.
The medical-therapeutic field deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in these areas. The aim is to improve or establish the communication skills of those affected.
Here not only the language is promoted, but also attention and perseverance.
These specialists have undergone intensive training in all aspects of the Sprachapart and what other influences and complex processes need to be taken into account.
Occupational therapy
Put simply, occupational therapy is used to enable people to act in everyday life that are lost or non-existent due to illness, injury or disability.
Movement sequences are trained for this, but also perception and attention.
In occupational therapy for children, playful treatment concepts are mainly used, which can serve to improve motor skills, behavior, sensory skills or independence.
Animal helpers
There is no single way of providing additional support.
As a supplement to normal therapy, riding therapy (curative education, riding), assistance dogs and dolphins can also be included in the therapy plan.
horse riding
Here it must be said in advance that not everyone who can ride a horse has the right training.
The horses and the horse handlers need special training to ensure a positive process. The prerequisite here, however, is that a riding helmet must also be worn for safety reasons.
If you are interested, call your riding club and inquire under our link, there is a lot of information and training and further education opportunities.
Assistance dogs
Here is a little helper on the way!
Whether school, daycare or shopping, the new friend always takes care of you and gives you security. Protection against running away and if it does happen, the child will be found again quickly thanks to the dog.
The animals are professionally trained and should not only make life easier for the child, but also for the relatives.
To better understand the process, we have 1 video for you here.
Talk to your health insurance company beforehand whether the costs for a dog or the training of your own dog will be covered. The status and therefore rights are the same as for a guide dog!
Here, too, it must be said that you have to take responsibility for another living being and you should always keep in mind that dogs are not immortal. Losing your best friend and companion can be a traumatic experience, so careful consideration must be given here.
Swimming with dolphins
Here is another option. It must be said, however, that as yet there is no scientific evidence to suggest that it is necessary for improvement.
We therefore recommend that if you want to go on vacation, you can combine these with each other and form your own picture.
If your child is having fun, this is helpful. Because every new experience forms new connections in the brain that are needed to develop a more independent life.
Cures
There are many options here, from individual cures for stressed parents to family cures, everything is possible.
The costs are covered either by the pension insurance or the health insurance.
You can order the application for your cure from your health insurance company by telephone.
The family doctor or pediatrician has to fill out one part and you have to fill in the other part.
After submitting the application and checking, you will usually receive a catalog with various clinics that might fit, if you want a different facility, just let your carrier (health insurance company or pension insurance) know.
If you have a good reason, this is usually not a problem.
There are also facilities where you can take your pets with you, but these are still rare. This is also a reason to choose another facility if you do not know where to go with the animal and you have a facility that offers the intended recovery program.
Normally, a contribution of 5 euros per day has to be paid, but this may not always be the case depending on the status and combination of your cure. There are also opportunities for low-wage earners and others to be able to afford a cure without problems.
Find out more from your health insurance company, from your pension insurance company, from advice centers or from the links we have put together.