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Emergent Kids Consulting

Where Special Kids Thrive

Helping parents become experts at raising a special or challenging child.

Professional insights for confident parenting, tailored therapeutic solutions and unwavering family support.

Emergent Kids is dedicated to transforming home environments and empowering parents to nurture and understand their special needs child.
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Our goal is to empower families to confidently navigate the challenges of raising a child with complex needs, neurodivergence and sensory processing sensitivity.

Our Philosophy

At Emergent Kids, we believe in a holistic approach to treatment, addressing the needs of the child and the family as a whole. We work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to develop personalized intervention plans that promote the child's growth and development.

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Additionally, we aim to equip family members with knowledge, enabling active participation in interventions and fostering a home environment conducive to their child's learning and development.

Special Needs Child
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Our Services

Expert Consultation

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  • Personalised Guidance: Discuss your child's needs with a seasoned expert in the field of special education and behavioral interventions.

  • Actionable Strategies: Develop a clear, tailored plan for your child's development and wellbeing.

  • Insightful Expectations: Understand the journey ahead, including challenges and milestones.

 

Home Environment Setup

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  • Custom Home Adaptation: Transform your home into an optimal learning and development space for your child.

  • Comprehensive Plan Development: Create a holistic home environment plan focusing on your child's growth and comfort.

 

Building Your Home Team of Experts

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  • Selective Recruitment: Assistance in choosing and assembling a team of specialists tailored to your child’s specific needs.

  • Training and Supervision: Ensure that your home team is well-trained and equipped to provide the best care and support.

 

Training for Parents

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  • Individually Tailored Training: Equip yourself with essential skills to support your child's unique needs effectively.

  • Parental Development Plans: Grow with your child by adding necessary skills as time goes on. 

Supervision of Provisions

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  • Ongoing Expert Support: Regular check-ins and guidance from our specialists to ensure the effectiveness of your child's support plan.

  • Adaptation and Improvement: Continuous evaluation and modification of strategies to align with your child's evolving needs.

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Parental Mental and Emotional Support

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  • Emotional Well-being: Address the psychological and emotional challenges of parenting a unique child.

  • Open Communication: A safe space to express your thoughts, concerns, and feelings.

  • Personal Growth Techniques: Learn coping strategies and practices to enhance your resilience and understanding.

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Counselling Program for Adolescents

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  • Social emotional support for young adults on the spectrum and those with high sensitivity

  • Mental emotional preparation for transitioning into adulthood

  • Resilience building

  • Coping strategies

Our Approach

At Emergent Kids, we recognize the significance of early intervention and the importance of carefully crafting individualized plans for children with diverse needs. ​

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We encourage you to seek professional consultation as soon as you suspect your child may have special needs.

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Emergent Kids collaborates with a team of passionately dedicated multidisciplinary specialists, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and behaviour analysts.

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They ensure effective therapeutic solutions tailored to your unique child. We remain ever committed to providing families with the utmost level of care and support.

My Approach

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We are dedicated to involving parents and family members in the intervention process.

 

We teach you the skills utilized by professionals, providing you with knowledge and understanding for confident parenting of a child with special needs.

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My Approach

Our training sessions are available both in-person and online, catering individuals, families, and groups.

 

You can join with friends to learn effective strategies for supporting your children.

 

Our sessions are engaging and filled with practical tips to help you become a super parent.

Monica

"I have never met such a passionate and knowledgable professional. Alice helped me understand my autistic son and opened my eyes to things I never thought of before. I’ve learnt to communicate in a way that brought us closer and he’s been opening up to me in return. We have been regulars for years now. My son adores her and I only wish we had met Alice when he was a young child. "

Upcoming Events

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About the Founder

Alice Kim, MPsych(Clin), MBPsS, GBC

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  • ​Master in Clinical Psychology, Behavior Analyst, NLP Coach

  • Former Senior Government Policy and Planning Specialist in complex needs, special education, and mental health

  • Pioneered the establishment of the inaugural and five subsequent highly specialized government school classrooms for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Project managed The New England Center for Children on behalf of Abu Dhabi Education Council

  • Experienced trainer, coach, and supervisor for special education and mental health interventionists

  • Expert in complex needs, neurodivergence, and Sensory Processing Sensitivity

  • Clinical Director and Advisor for multiple special needs and disabilities centres in Europe, Asia and the Middle East

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  • The British Psychological Society (MBPsS),  (GBC)

  • Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology (FacCHP)

  • Faculty of Psychosis & Complex Mental Health (P&CMH)

  • Federation of NLPC professionals

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  • What countries do you offer services in?
    Our team is experienced in working across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. We aim to offer culturally sensitive services that align with the family's philosophy and lifestyle.
  • Can we work online?
    Yes. We work with clients globally, conducting a significant portion of our work, including training, through video conferencing.
  • My child doesn’t have special needs but we are having issues. Can you help?
    Absolutely! Our work revolves around the family dynamic as a whole. We consult parents throughout their parenting journey offering insights and prompts that help navigate the relationship with your child.
  • Do you offer any discounts?
    We offer supervision and counselling plans with a discounted price. If you want to consult with us regularly, or if you choose to undergo a counselling program we strongly encourage you to purchase a set of hours.
  • I live in a remote country, can you still come?
    Yes. We make sure to accommodate clients regardless of their location.
  • What cost can I expect if I want you to set my home or team of experts at my location?
    When you choose personalised home set up and training at your location, you are expected to cover the cost of travel and accommodation. Other than that we simply charge you for the time spent working with your family.
  • How long does it take to help create a program or set my home up?
    Every home is different and every child is unique. Hence the programs we offer are highly individualised. It may take a few online sessions or a few day visits to set you and your child on the right path. In some cases we commit up to a month worth of work in order to support the family in all necessary aspects.
  • Do you perform assessments?
    We generally do not offer assessments and prefer to spend time involved in hands on program creation and supervision. In some cases, when the diagnosis renquires confirmation or additional testing is required, we can offer or arrange for assessment.
  • What if my child is an adolescent and we’re having issues?
    We offer behavioral consultations and help families struggling with adolescent children. We also offer a counselling program for adolescents. We help young adults on a ‘sensitive side’ build resilience and prepare for transitioning into the adulthood.
  • My child goes to school and/or we have a therapeutic home program in place. How can you help?
    At Emergent Kids our main focus is empowering you as a parent and supporting your journey in raising a special child. Our job is to help you navigate the time you spend with your child outside of their school or home program. We teach you techniques and share knowledge that will align with the program you already have in place.
  • Is it necessary for me to get involved in my child’s therapy?
    Yes! We cannot stress enough how important your role as a parent is in creating a contingent and consistent environment that nurtures your child’s development. We invite both parents and request at least one of you to undergo the basic training that we offer in our package. Trust us, you will be happy you did it!
  • What if I can’t afford it?
    We are working towards becoming a foundation in order to assist parents who are unable to afford professional services. In the meantime, do reach out and we will do our best to try and accommodate your needs as much as we can.
  • I am overwhelmed and I don’t think I can do this.
    We understand the hardships of raising a special child. We also know how taxing and emotionally draining trying to do your best may be. Hence we are here to support your child’s program, as well as your mental-emotional well being. We offer counselling programs for parents crafted with an aim to support you on your personal journey that is raising a unique child.

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