Living, working or sharing a space with someone who has Autism Spectrum Disorder is not about “fixing” behaviour — it’s about understanding differences and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, process information and experience the world. Because it exists on a spectrum, no two […]
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Children with autism do not struggle because they lack potential; they struggle when the world around them is not ready to understand how they communicate, play, learn or cope with change. In South Africa, that challenge is often felt most sharply in the education system, where support is uneven, specialist services are limited and many […]
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Often, most people likely have little to no knowledge about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is common in the African black community. What these people have is mostly the idea of what ASD is and what they think it shows in a person. There are several myths and misconceptions about this neurological disorder and one […]
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Some of South Africa’s black community are unfamiliar with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with ASD are often misunderstood due to their unique ways of perceiving and reacting to the world. Their brilliant minds and uniqueness are what sets them apart from everyone else because of their ability to see everything through a different lens, […]
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I am a proud mother to my twelve year old son Solly, who is on the autism spectrum. Whilst raising my unique little square peg single-handedly, I am also a full-time public relations professional. In this mix, I stand at the intersection of two worlds: the corporate sector and the journey of raising a child […]
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