School Support Services Cologne: Applicant Day on October 20, 2026

In many families, a well-intentioned decision is made after the diagnosis: From now on, everyone will speak only German. The second language disappears because the parents don’t want to overwhelm their child linguistically. This is understandable, but research points...

A teenager who has performed well in school for years suddenly finds it almost impossible to get out of bed. He talks less than he used to, forgets appointments, and can’t stand the noise in the cafeteria for even ten minutes. This looks like depression and is often...

School Inclusion takes place simultaneously at many schools. Team collaboration continues throughout the year—through coaching, case discussions, and interactions with team leaders. The one time a year when everyone is actually in the same room is a rare occasion. On...

When asked, “How are you?” some children, after a long hesitation, can only say, “I don’t know.” Others sense from a stomachache that something is wrong, but can’t say whether it’s fear, anger, or sadness. There’s a specific term for this, which literally means “no...

When you ask children about their favorite part of the school day, “recess” is a surprisingly common answer. Finally getting outside, finally being able to be loud, finally not having to sit still. For many children on the autism spectrum, this very part of the school...