Special Care Counselling
What is special care counselling?
Special care counselling provides tailored support for individuals with specific needs due to developmental, learning, or social adaptation challenges. Its goal is to promote inclusion and personal growth in various settings, including educational, social, and professional environments. Interventions are customized to each person’s abilities and challenges to enhance their autonomy and well-being.
What is a special care counsellor?
A special care counsellor is a professional who works with individuals of all ages facing diverse adaptation difficulties. While often associated with youth in difficulty, they also support individuals dealing with:
- Physical, neurological, or intellectual disabilities
- Psychological disorders and mental health challenges
- Addictions and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Learning and language difficulties
They may also assist individuals experiencing complex situations such as social isolation, poverty, delinquency, legal issues, substance abuse, or crisis situations (suicide, violence, exploitation, etc.).
What is the role of a special care counsellor?
A special care counsellor plays a key role in supporting individuals toward improved well-being. Their primary goal is to foster personal development, social integration, and the restoration of daily living habits to help individuals achieve optimal adaptation.
Using a personalized and practical approach, they help with:
- Observing and assessing the needs, abilities, and behaviors of individuals facing adaptation challenges
- Identifying and analyzing undiagnosed disorders
- Assessing suicide risk and intervening in crisis situations
- Implementing tailored strategies to improve autonomy and well-being
Who can benefit from these services?
Special care counselling services are intended for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with cognitive, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. They also support families and professionals seeking to better understand and assist these individuals in their daily lives.
Topics covered
Interventions in special care counselling address various areas, including:
- Support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Assistance with school and social inclusion
- Managing challenging behaviors
- Learning and attention disorders
- Development of social and emotional skills
- Guidance for transitioning to adulthood and independence
These services promote better integration and respectful support tailored to each person’s unique needs by adapting educational approaches and intervention strategies.
