Schulbegleitung (school support worker)

According to the 2021 S3 guideline, school support workers should be used individually and to reach clearly defined goals over a limited period. The need should be reviewed regularly and reduced over time; the child’s independence should always be promoted. School support workers should be trained in dealing with autism. ^{[1, Empf. 109]}

Legally, the guidance and support needed at school because of a disability can be provided jointly to several people entitled to it, as far as this is reasonable. ^[2]

Context: The guideline expired on 23 March 2026. The name of the service differs by federal state and provider; who is responsible depends on the individual case.

Sources and literature

1. DGKJP/DGPPN et al.: Autismus-Spektrum-Störungen im Kindes-, Jugend- und Erwachsenenalter, Teil 2: Therapie. Interdisziplinäre S3-Leitlinie, AWMF-Reg.-Nr. 028-047, Langversion, Stand Text 02.05.2021. https://register.awmf.org/assets/guidelines/028-047l_S3_Autismus-Spektrum-Stoerungen-Kindes-Jugend-Erwachsenenalter-Therapie_2021-04_1.pdf
2. § 112 SGB IX – Leistungen zur Teilhabe an Bildung (Abs. 1, Abs. 4). https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_9_2018/__112.html. SGB IX zuletzt geändert 16.01.2026.