Join us for a free webinar hosted by one of our SENIA Thailand board members, where we’ll dive into strategies for navigating the challenges of supporting neurodiversity in local settings.
Neurodiverse Picnic & Play
St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107, in collaboration with SENIA Thailand, invites neurodiverse students and their families to a relaxed morning of connection and play. This informal event offers a calm and inclusive space where children can enjoy free play and families can meet, share and connect.
Event details:
- Date: Saturday 24 May 2025
- Time: 8.00 am to 10.00 am
- Venue: Early Years Garden, St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107
- What to bring: A breakfast picnic and a blanket for sitting
To join us, simply scan the QR code to register or http://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdka1…/viewform
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Christine Köstlin is a trained special education teacher from Germany. She has worked in primary and secondary school settings in Germany as well as an international school in Hong Kong, where she taught and lived for 5 years. During her time abroad she entered the international teaching community and started her journey as a speaker and author. She is currently working for the government of her state in the Ministry of Education, where she is on the team of the special needs department.
In her free time, Christine enjoys arts and crafts, traveling and learning something new. She loves spending time with her friends and is active in her neighborhood where she brings people together.
We were excited to host the second in-person event, following the success of our Pumpkin Patch SENIA Scholarship Award ceremony! SENIA India had the pleasure of organizing the Community Connect event at Stonehill International School, Bangalore, and we are grateful for their gracious hospitality. Members from different parts of India signed up for this event, and we were thrilled to bring everyone together. The day began with informal networking over coffee and tea during registration. After the welcome session, we kicked off the day with an engaging icebreaker activity designed to set the tone for the rest of the event and help everyone get to know each other. The rest of the morning featured a special session led by Anita Churchville on the academic and socio-emotional strengths and challenges of gifted and twice-exceptional learners. The session explored best practices, strategies, and insights for supporting students with unique learning profiles and provided a solid foundation for the day’s subsequent discussions. After a break for lunch, we divided the group into smaller discussion circles. Participants engaged in meaningful conversations around four selected “hot topics,” aimed at furthering our collective knowledge of best practices. Prompts were provided for each topic to stimulate thoughtful and productive exchanges. To conclude, we gathered for a brief feedback session, where participants shared their thoughts and reflections on the day’s discussions. It was an inspiring day of collaboration, learning, and community building, and we look forward to many more such events in the future!
SENIA India successfully hosted its inaugural online event, bringing together educators from various corners of the country. The primary objective of this two-hour session, held on January 20, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm, was to foster acquaintance among participants and delve into their goals as members of SENIA India.
The session commenced with a focused discussion on the theme, “What Inclusion Looks Like at Your School.” Participants enthusiastically shared insights, experiences, and aspirations related to inclusion in their respective educational settings. This dynamic exchange of ideas laid the groundwork for understanding the diverse perspectives and future goals of SENIA India members.
The event marked a significant milestone in building a collaborative community dedicated to promoting inclusive education across India. As SENIA India continues to grow, these insightful conversations will undoubtedly contribute to the collective efforts towards creating more inclusive and supportive learning environments.
We are thrilled to announce that SENIA Thailand is in the process of building a comprehensive database designed to help educators and parents connect with current service providers and inclusive school services across Thailand and surrounding regions. This resource aims to make finding the right support easier for those seeking therapy, assessment and inclusive education solutions.
To make this database as accurate and useful as possible, we are reaching out to schools, service providers, and community members for their input. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in ensuring we have up-to-date information. Please take a moment to share your details or encourage others in your network to participate.
Help Us Grow the Database! Please share the following link throughout the community to complete the form and join our database: https://forms.gle/Xmxa8iRM578Zji816
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected community dedicated to inclusive education!
The Makaton Taster event held on Thursday 10th October provided participants with a fun and informative introduction to the world of Makaton, a language program that uses signs and symbols to support communication.
We learnt about how Makaton can be used to bridge communication gaps and promote understanding between individuals with and without communication challenges and of course there was a lot of enthusiastic signing!
Attendees left the event with newfound knowledge, the confidence to start integrating Makaton into their daily routines, whether at home or in the classroom, and some Makaton freebies! A big thank you to all that attended and we look forward to hosting more learning events throughout the academic year.