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Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Resources by and for autistic people.
Autism and neurodivergent family life support in South Africa
For autistic people and families raising neurodivergent kids. Talk with people in South Africa who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the South Africa circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for autism and neurodivergent family life in South Africa
ProfessionalLow cost🇿🇦
Bongani & Partners Family Law, Cape
Practical help for people dealing with single parenting and a loved one's addiction, plus a weekly drop-in.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
ProductFree🇿🇦
Calm Corner Weighted Blankets, Cape
Practical help for people dealing with empty nest and caring for an aging parent, plus a weekly drop-in.
Evenings and weekends
ProductLow cost🇿🇦
Calm Corner Weighted Blankets, Pretoria
Run by people who have been through adoption and foster care and single parenting themselves.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
ProfessionalLow cost🇿🇦
Northside Debt Advice, East
Run by people who have been through parenting a struggling teen and a loved one's addiction themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
Professional🇿🇦
Open Door Psychotherapy, George
A small team supporting caring for an aging parent and new parenthood. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Community🇿🇦
Walk and Talk Bloemfontein
Run by people who have been through family estrangement and parenting a child with a disability themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
From people who came through it
“to whoever needs this: i was where you are two months ago. school refusal since september. this morning i sat in the garden with a coffee and felt ok. it came back for me a little at a time.”
Hailey R. · been through autism and neurodivergent family life“To the parent just starting out: I know it feels like you are the only one. The supermarket stares, the meltdowns, the same five foods. It is hard. But you will find your people. I found a support group online and it helped just to know others get it. Fight for the assessments, keep notes, and do not be afraid to ask for help. And look after yourself too. You cannot pour from an empty cup.”
sofiia.guitar · been through autism and neurodivergent family life“Hi, you. I was in the same place this time last year. For me it was a speech therapist waiting list. My kids say I'm back. Things come back, slower than you'd like but they do.”
Jordan W · been through autism and neurodivergent family life“Hi, you. Eighteen months ago I was exactly where you are. School refusal since September. That was my life. My kids say I'm back. The bad days get further apart. From someone who gets it.”
brook.lamp65 · been through autism and neurodivergent family life