Understanding Dyspraxia
A guide for South African parents. What is it, how is it diagnosed and how can we help a child with it.
What Is DCAPS?
An adaptation of South Africa’s national CAPS curriculum designed specifically for learners with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities (also referred to as SID).
Perception of Neurodivergence in South Africa
How is autism perceived in South Africa? It’s a condition met with side-eyes, silence, shame, and, sometimes, supernatural explanations.
When Words Won’t Work: How Movement Helped My Son Regulate After a Hard Day
A personal story about how movement helped my son regulate during a hard day and how you can help your child regulate.
Why Is My Child Chewing Everything?
Why do some kids chew for sensory regulation? Chew tools like necklaces can offer a safe, supportive alternative.
Major New Study Identifies Four Core Subtypes of Autism
Groundbreaking autism research has just revealed what many parents have known all along — autism is not one condition, but many.
Neuroaffirming and Neuroinclusive Schools in South Africa
A comprehensive list of neuroaffirming schools, special needs schools and remedial schools in all provinces in South Africa
School Support: Private vs. Government Schools
A Parent’s Guide to IEPs and School Support for Neurodivergent Children in South Africa
Communication Shouldn’t Be This Hard!
The hidden load of communication admin for parents of neurodivergent children is epic. Why is it so hard and what can help.
Trauma in Neurodivergent Children
Trauma in neurodivergent children is often overlooked, misinterpreted, or compounded by systems that fail to understand the body’s language.