Parenting

Do you ever find yourself caught in that constant inner tug-of-war—“Am I doing enough?” As a parent of a neurodivergent (ND) child, this question can feel like a steady drumbeat in the background of our daily lives. We're balancing so much: the desire to fully embrace and celebrate our child’s authentic self, while also navigating systems that often demand intervention, support plans, therapies, and evaluations.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has long been promoted as a standard treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, increasing evidence and voices from the autistic community highlight significant concerns about its impact. This blog post explores why ABA therapy is considered harmful, drawing on scientific research and firsthand accounts from autistic individuals.

If you think your child may be autistic (or a health worker has raised concerns), it can feel overwhelming — especially if you don’t have money for private assessments or therapy. Below is a plain-language, practical guide on how to access free support for autistic children in South Africa — read this Step-by-Step Guide for low-income families that you can follow right now to get free or subsidized help through the public system and non-profit organizations in South Africa.