SCHIESSL MAKES 5 CHILDREN'S DREAMS COME TRUE

 

This year, Schiessl is once again participating in the Kindertraum Foundation's heartfelt wishes. With a total of €11,000, the wishes of Marcus, Luke, Adam, Sophie and the Centre for Early Intervention will be fulfilled.

  • MARCUS

    Hearing and perception training

    Marcus, 4, Vienna - lives with severe perception difficulties, is non-verbal and can hardly communicate. That is why his parents want to support him with a hearing training programme: the 4-year-old listens to modified music through special headphones and is allowed to play, paint or rest at the same time. The programme is also well suited for small children, as they usually enjoy the gentle soundscape very much. During the sessions, a process is stimulated that has a positive effect on neural networking and the sense of balance. The support method has a promising effect on sensory perception, attention and language development – and Marcus can take important steps in his development!

  • CENTRE FOR EARLY LEARNING

    Tablets with communication software

    Carinthia - Every year, around 40 children up to the age of 6 who live with various developmental delays and/or visual impairments benefit from the centre's mobile service. Tablets would be an essential aid in support training for initiating and promoting communication. With the right software, communication barriers can be overcome and the children's motivation to learn can be increased. Ease of use and versatility offer a whole new approach to learning. Special programmes and apps expand the possibilities for expression, while varied, fun and dynamic games with educational content provide motivating feedback that encourages participation.

  • LUKE

    Sensory-motor perception training

    Luke, 7,     Carinthia - lives with severe developmental difficulties. His parents want to support him with a special perception programme, a training approach that promotes cooperation between sensory perception and movement control. The aim is to improve the body's ability to perceive stimuli from the environment – e.g. via balance, touch and position in space – and to respond to them in a targeted, controlled and coordinated manner. Balance exercises such as balancing on wobble boards, foam mats or beams, walking barefoot on different surfaces and blindfolded exercises make the training fun and varied for the boy. These targeted sessions give Luke the chance to develop his strengths so that he can weather the storms of school and life.

  • ADAM

    Furniture for the youth room

    Adam, 17, Vienna - faces major challenges in his development and speaks only a few words. He relies on comprehensive support and assistance in his everyday life. This makes it all the more important for him to have a safe place of refuge, a place where he can feel secure and protected. One of the young man's greatest wishes is to redecorate his room. A sturdy bed with a comfortable mattress is particularly important. A spacious wardrobe will also help him to organise his clothes better and perhaps even put them away on his own. Adam would also like a suitable desk with a comfortable swivel chair. This would provide him with a good working environment – whether for painting, crafting or working with special learning materials. New furniture will not only give Adam more structure, but also help him to experience a little more independence in his everyday life.

  • SOPHIE

    Assistance dog for support in everyday life

    Sophie, 16, Lower Austria - shows pronounced abnormalities in her perception and information processing, which severely limit her ability to interact socially and communicate. Unpredictable or interpersonal situations often overwhelm the teenager: she finds it difficult to understand them, which causes her great uncertainty and anxiety. At present, the 16-year-old is unable to start vocational training or leave the house on her own. Sophie has long wanted an assistance dog – a reliable companion who can give her security, support and comfort. A suitable four-legged friend will support her in her everyday life and help her to gradually develop more confidence in herself and her environment. This assistance dog will not only be at Sophie's side, but will also help her to socialise more easily, reduce stress and build emotional stability. Together, the two of them will grow into a strong team. Assistance dogs can work wonders, especially for young people: they open up new avenues, strengthen mental health and promote personal development in many ways, whether socially, cognitively or emotionally. The positive effect often extends far beyond the individual human-dog team – the family and social environment also experience noticeable relief and new confidence.


At Schiessl, we support children facing difficult circumstances. Please consider making a donation!
Further information can be found on the foundation's website: www.kindertraum.at