A Village for the Village
Aldeia is a warm, honest community for parents raising children with learning differences in Portugal. Expert workshops, a supportive WhatsApp group, and a monthly newsletter. All in one place.
Newsletter
Monthly insights from the Medela team and other guests.
WhatsApp Group
A safe space for parents to share, ask questions, and support each other. Facilitated by learning specialists.
Workshops
Regular sessions with specialists in the field such as psychometrists, OTs, teachers, and speech therapists.
Rooted in Lisbon
Built for raising children with learning challenges in Portugal and beyond.
If any of this sounds familiar, Aldeia is for you
You don't need a diagnosis. You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need a community that understands.
Dyslexia or reading difficulties
Your child is bright but struggles with reading, writing, or spelling in ways that confuse and frustrate them.
Dyscalculia or maths challenges
Numbers just don't stick. Maths homework is a battleground every evening.
ADHD & attention differences
Focusing is hard. School is hard. Finding support that actually works can feel impossible.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Your child experiences the world differently socially, sensorially, and in how they communicate.
School anxiety or avoidance
Monday mornings are dreaded. Your child's relationship with school has broken down.
Expat families in Portugal
Navigating the international education system in Portugal as a newcomer, without a support network.
Why parents join Aldeia
Community isn't just nice to have, it's often the thing that makes the difference.
Peer support
Parents who genuinely understand what you're going through because they've been there.
Expert access
Regular and relevant workshops with specialists.
Practical guidance
Not just theory,but real strategies, scripts for school meetings, and step-by-step guides.
Hope & perspective
This is hard. But children with the right support grow into confident, capable adults.
Everything in one community
Aldeia is free to join the community and access the parents and specialists. Once you're in you'll be sent the newsletter and kept up to date with future meetups and events.
Monthly newsletter
Practical tips, workshop recaps, recommended resources, and honest reflections on the realities of supporting a child with learning differences.
WhatsApp community group
A moderated space for day-to-day questions, recommendations, and support. When you join the newsletter, you'll receive a private link to the WhatsApp group in your welcome email.
Monthly expert workshops
Live or online sessions with psychometrists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, educational psychologists, and experienced teachers.
Aldeia blog & resource library
Articles written for parents; honest, readable, and grounded in the specific experience of raising a child with learning differences.
Aldeia - Parent Support Community
60+ members
Learn from the specialists
Affordable, practical. Every workshop is designed so you leave with something you can actually use.
Navigating Your Child's Learning Journey: A Parent Workshop
Parenting a child with unique learning needs is a journey filled with love, advocacy, and at times uncertainty. This workshop is designed to walk alongside you, helping you feel informed and supported every step of the way.
What We'll Cover:
- Understanding your child's learning needs, their support services, and how they work
- Breaking down the IEP, what it includes and how to read it
- Your rights as a parent and how to advocate for your child
- How to collaborate with teachers and school teams
What You'll Walk Away With:
- A clearer understanding of the IEP process
- Confidence to ask the right questions and speak up in meetings
- Tools and resources to support your child at home and at school
We'll close with an open Q&A and time to connect with other families navigating similar experiences. You are not alone in this, and we're so glad you're here.
Honest writing for parents
Looking for one-to-one support for your child?
Aldeia is for the community. Medela Learning Support is for the child. Rebecca offers specialist educational therapy sessions. One-to-one, personalised, and evidence-based for children with learning differences in Lisbon and online.