Yksilötuki

Yksilötuki is a term used in Finnish welfare and education to describe tailored, one-on-one support provided to an individual to help them manage everyday life, learn, participate in society, and pursue personal goals. It is designed to address the person’s unique needs and is planned and delivered by trained professionals—such as teachers, social workers, psychologists, or counsellors—in cooperation with the client and, when applicable, their family.

In educational settings, yksilötuki refers to targeted measures to support a pupil’s learning and participation. This may include one-on-one tutoring, individualized instruction arrangements, guidance, or behavioral support, and is part of the broader pupil support system. In social services and health care, it can involve home visits, coaching, practical assistance with daily activities, and help with planning for work or study, as well as guidance in navigating services.

The process typically starts with a needs assessment, followed by planning and implementing tailored measures, and ongoing monitoring and review. The support is individualized, can be short-term or long-term, and often requires coordination among the person, family, service providers, and, where relevant, schools or employers. Privacy and consent are important considerations, and information may be shared only with appropriate permissions.

Yksilötuki is one piece of the wider support framework, complementing general services and, when necessary, more intensive forms of support. Its aim is to reduce barriers, promote participation and independence, and improve overall well-being.