elja® playgroup
Parent exchange session
with a focus on perception and sensory integration
For more information about the parent exchange sessions , please scroll down.
A long-held wish came true.
The elja® perception, play and experience room has opened its doors:
for ALL children and young people (from 3 to 18+ years)
for all those who would like to be supported in their perception and want to experience sensory experiences
with and without special perception
for highly sensitive and emotional children
Autism, ADHD, other special needs
For you - just as you are
I would like to offer children and young people and their families a A protected space . A space that offers them opportunities for development and physical experiences through play and interaction with others. A space to make friends and become aware of their own perceptions .
It should also provide parents with a space to exchange ideas and play together or to observe their own child.
From October I also offer regular parent meetings where an expanded, protected and trusting framework for exchange exists.
At the same time, a space for relaxation , for arriving and exhaling can be created here.
I provide loving support through play , movement , and joy . I draw on 16 years of experience supporting my autistic son, further training in autism and perception, discussions with those affected and experts, and training such as "playgroup leader with a focus on sensory integration," basic training with Komm!ASS "Interaction and language initiation for people on the autism spectrum" with Ulrike Funke, and much more.
A special, different perception and/or high sensitivity brings with it challenges in many everyday, kindergarten, school and family situations , which are easier to master if we are not alone, if we have resources, suitable conditions, understanding and cooperation at our disposal.
Here we will play lots of body awareness games with movement and fun, we will climb, slide, swing, balance, laugh, “dig in”, explore and do much more that addresses the different perceptions, such as depth perception (pulling, pushing, vibration, pressure), feeling (skin-tactile perception), seeing (visual perception), hearing (auditory perception).
Playgroups
I offer 3 different playgroup variants:
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Playgroup with 6 children
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Playgroup with 3 children
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For those children who need or want a smaller frame.
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Single game unit
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If your child needs a lot of space and time before they can get involved with other playmates, you are welcome to book a one-on-one setting for as long as your child needs it (also with a familiar sibling/s).
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Dates:
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Wednesday 2:30 pm and/or 4 pm
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Friday 2:30 pm and 4 pm
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Thursday afternoon: reserved for individual play sessions. Individual play sessions can also be booked individually (day/time) if needed.
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Waiting or wish list : individual requests, adjustments, extensions (if possible)
If there are no free dates available for you in a group but you would like to join, please contact me personally. I can adapt the groups to your individual needs, reorganize them, or add additional dates if necessary.
Would you like to be kept up to date on playgroups and parent meetings?
Such as free places, special appointments, parent meetings, other things related to the elja® perception, play and experience room.
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Interval:
weekly
bi-weekly
individually
Prices including 20% VAT:
Group of 6: as a block of 10 sessions 18 EUR/hour; as an individual session: 20 EUR/hour.
Group of 3: as a block of 10 sessions 28 EUR/hour; as an individual session: 30 EUR/hour.
Individual play session: 44 EUR/40 minutes. With siblings: 64 EUR/family
Location of the game:
Gartengasse 5, 3451 Michelhausen
Clothing:
Comfortable clothing that allows for free play. Barefoot, socks, or gym shoes, depending on preference. Please no clothing with hard, metal buttons/fasteners (like jeans).
Minimum number of participants :
2 children in the group of 3
3 children in the group of 6
Should underbooking actually occur, we'll contact you personally and see if there's a suitable alternative solution. In the worst case, your booking will be rescheduled for another desired date.
Important instructions:
Participation only with prior registration together with a parent.
Parents are responsible for supervision.
A visit to the elja® playgroup does not replace a visit to a doctor or therapist.
Parent exchange sessions
special perception | high sensitivity | neurodivergence | autism | ADHD
An evening for exchange, mutual strengthening & understanding, exchange of knowledge and experience.
Topics :
Everyday challenges
Lovingly accompany children
practical everyday aids & life aids
Empowering parents and children
Exchange of knowledge and experience
If needed or desired, we can invite an expert to speak on a specific topic (possibly for a separate fee). This will be agreed upon and announced in advance.
Parents’ Meeting Dates:
January 24, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
March 28, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
April 25, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
June 6, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
August 8, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
September 26, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
October 24, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
November 28, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Contribution: 10 EUR/family including drinks and snacks.
Please only with prior registration (also at short notice) at gewichtstiere@elja.at or 06801442820
Minimum number of participants: 2
Families who need financial support can find out about a grant here: elja Special Needs Topf
The basic principle is: We want to be together, which means a parent is always present. This way, you can either give your child full attention while watching or simply play along. You can spend a wonderful time together here.
To create a familiar atmosphere, friendships, and a stable group , I recommend and hope for a long-term group of at least 10 units. A semester's stability would be ideal. You are welcome to use the first few sessions as introductory sessions; if you/your child does not wish to continue, they will be billed as individual sessions. Out of respect for everyone, please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend, as the spot will be reserved for you. The exact group composition will be determined after registration.
If you're interested, please contact me via email ( gewichtstiere@elja.at ) or by phone (0680 1442820) and tell me more about yourself. Please also let me know your preferences: whether you prefer to come every two weeks or weekly, Wednesday or Friday, time, etc.
The elja® perception, play, and experience space is free to continue to develop. My hope is that it will become a center of perception that offers parent meetings, lectures, exchanges, expert services (such as occupational therapy, learning support, speech therapy, mindfulness training, and self-esteem building), a network, and much more.
If you are interested, I am happy to offer energetic support from my Cosmic Healing training with Anke Evertz for parents and children. Because perception is not only related to our physical senses . Many highly sensitive people and people with special, different perceptions also perceive energies. How often are our children, regardless of their perception, our "mirror". We all know what it's like when we enter a room where the atmosphere is tense. No matter how good our mood is when we go in, if we don't stay true to ourselves or can't set clear boundaries, we quickly "take on" this atmosphere. How must highly sensitive children feel, who probably have "all" channels open, when they are confronted with all the different facets of emotions in a kindergarten group or school class? And how do we or our children feel when we pass on "old" patterns and beliefs to our children?