I am Vanessa, an occupational therapist and autism coach at Kids&Zoo in Waregem. I have been working as an occupational therapist since 2017, with a particular passion for guiding children with autism. Working with children — and especially with children who need that extra push — is my greatest driving force. Even during my internships, I felt that autism was the target group I wanted to specialize in. I continue to do so: through ongoing training and by learning from practi

I am Anne, mother of Rachelle (7) and Joseph (5). I soon encountered the challenge of bringing sufficient structure and predictability into our daily lives. I tried magnetic boards, pictograms, routine cards and digital clocks. Morning and afternoon schedules, meals, school timetables, trips to the library, dentist, or doctor… everything found its place. But honestly? It took so much time and energy to constantly print out, laminate, and hang up pictograms that I couldn't kee

On World Autism Day, Henri and Anne from Vichte (Anzegem) share their story. Their daughter Rachelle has autism, and there is a strong suspicion regarding their son Joseph as well. With their testimony, the family wants to create more understanding and offer encouragement to other parents. What seems like a quiet morning for many families often requires extra preparation and structure for Henri and Anne. Their daughter Rachelle has autism, and there is a strong suspicion rega