Indications – when school support helps
Whether it’s autism, ADHD, a physical condition or emotional distress: school support is always tailored to the individual. Here you’ll find an overview of the diagnoses and key areas of support where we assist children in their everyday school life – and which application process applies in each case. We’ll work with you to determine which support is most suitable for your child’s specific situation.
Diagnosis or indication – what’s the difference?
In the menu, we refer to ‘diagnoses’ because that is what most parents search for – for example, ‘school support for ADHD’. However, from a professional and legal perspective, it is the ‘indication’ that is decisive: your child’s specific need for support in their everyday school life.
A diagnosis alone does not automatically entitle a child to school support. Whether your child is entitled to support does not depend on a label, but on whether your child needs help to participate in lessons on an equal footing – the so-called ‘impairment of participation’ (Section 35a of SGB VIII or Section 112 of SGB IX). Two children with the same diagnosis may therefore have very different needs: one may need support, the other may not.
This is precisely where we come in – we don’t ask ‘What is the diagnosis?’, but rather ‘What does your child need to truly be part of everyday school life?’ We clarify this together with you, free of charge and with no obligation.
Neurodevelopmental disorders
When development, perception and learning take a different course.
Emotional, social & psychological difficulties
When emotions, relationships or mental health conditions make everyday school life difficult.
Language, Communication & Interaction
When understanding, speaking or communicating is difficult.
Learning & Achievement
When learning requires significantly more effort. Note: Specific learning difficulties are rarely grounds for approval on their own, but are relevant when combined with other challenges.
Neurological conditions
Physical disabilities & chronic conditions
Where medical and nursing care is required, we draw a clear distinction: school support provides structure, supervision and opportunities for participation – it is not a substitute for specialist nursing care.
Sensory impairments
Genetic & congenital syndromes
Prenatal & early-life impairments
Multiple & complex disabilities
Our approach
Behind every diagnosis is a child with their own strengths. You can read about how we work – from structuring and de-escalation to participation – in our methodology handbook. Above all, we are guided by one principle: as much support as necessary, as little as possible.
Can’t find your child’s diagnosis here? Let’s have a chat anyway.
This list is not exhaustive. It is never the diagnosis alone that matters, but your child’s individual needs. In a free initial consultation, we’ll explore what’s possible.
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This page is for information purposes only and does not replace medical or legal advice. The relevant funding body decides on a case-by-case basis whether school support is appropriate and eligible for funding.