The following weblinks and social media groups may be of help to international parents in The Netherlands. They are not personally endorsed by Inclusion4all.

Websites

  • International Centres in The Hague and in Leiden and in Amsterdam and in Rotterdam and in Utrecht
  • International Schools in The Netherlands: link here
  • Dutch schools for newcomers: link here
  • Care Needs Assessment Centre for disability allowances and double childcare allowance: link here
  • The Dutch autism association: link here
  • The autistic girls network (UK): link here
  • Independent advice and mediation for parents with schools and education authorities: link here
  • Independent help with finding support from your Municipality: link here
  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower cards and lanyard: link here
  • Autipas for bypassing queues and informing officials in a crisis situation (also for Belgium): link here

Activities for children with additional needs

  • Sports clubs and lessons for children with disabilities: link here
  • Suggestions for days out with children with disabilities: link here
  • Theatre for young people with autism: link here
  • Therapeutic surfing: link here
  • Small group swimming: link here
  • Specialised swimming for children with a disability: link here
  • Summer camp for Dutch and English speaking children aged 6-14 (autism-friendly): link here
  • Horse-riding for children with autism or sensory difficulties: link here

Facebook

  • Dutch Education Group: link here
  • Special Needs Families in The Netherlands: link here
  • Special Needs Services in The Netherlands: link here
  • Autism Netherlands – AAOF: link here
  • CHIRP Amsterdam – The Netherlands International Autism Family Network: link here
  • CHIRP for Autism Professionals and Events in The Netherlands: link here
  • Vraag en aanbod kinder- en jongvolwassen hulpmiddelen: link here

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