10 minutes with Dr Vanessa Von Auer
EL Singapore|August 2022
DR VANESSA VON AUER is a clinical psychologist, the founder and CEO of Integrated International School, and a mum! All her roles involve children, and she has a particular passion for supporting kids with special needs.
PATRICEA CHOW
10 minutes with Dr Vanessa Von Auer

What brought you to Singapore?

My sister and I were trailing third culture kids. I was born in Germany and spent some of my childhood there but grew up in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore most of my life.

I ultimately fell in love with the little red dot and adopted it as my second home after completing my studies in America.

What are your favourite aspects of life here?

I love the multi-racial community, culture, food, beautiful weather and how safe it is to raise kids here. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!

A lot of your work in Singapore is around advocating for children with special needs. Tell us about it.

 I've always adored working with children and believe each of them can shine if people are willing to support their learning gaps and cultivate their personal strengths. This was what pushed me to provide a learning environment that is a safe space for kids to grow in their own unique ways. 

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