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World Autism Awareness Day-2 April: As more students with autism enter higher education, universities must adapt to support sensory, social and organisational challenges

Navigating the noise: Supporting students with autism

Despite the daily life challenges, it is also important to recognise that autism comes with its own “superpowers” that students can use to their advantage. Students with autism…

People with autism need to be able to travel smoothly, with lots of planning and, most importantly, flexibility.

The untapped potential of autism-friendly tourism in South Africa

The staff of our travel and tourism sectors require a deeper understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity

The Gender Parity Index (GPI) in tertiary education tells the story. As of the latest figures, South Africa’s GPI stands at 1.41, meaning that for every man enrolled in higher education, there are 1.41 women. (Flickr/ https://www.microbizmag.co.uk)

How creativity solves burnout

A great way to commemorate Mental Health Month is by generating creative ideas and encouraging those around you to do the same

Guidance: APP Autism founder Yvette Young teaches life skills such as cooking, cleaning and working with money to adults with autism. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

‘Not enough support for adults with autism’

Children with autism become adults who need skills development and other opportunities, says an autism research and education centre

World Autism Awareness Day-2 April: As more students with autism enter higher education, universities must adapt to support sensory, social and organisational challenges

Blue is more than a colour

Let’s make April the month of being aware of autism – And accepting what that entails

Equal Education has criticised last week’s medium term budget policy statement for what it said was a failure to provide adequate funding to the education sector

‘I worry about my son returning to school and my other son at home’

The parent of two boys, Chulayo Thapelo Mthembu writes about the family’s experience of one son returning to school when they reopened on Monday

Guidance: APP Autism founder Yvette Young teaches life skills such as cooking, cleaning and working with money to adults with autism. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Unique centre for adults with autism

Unlike most facilities that cater to adults with special needs, APP Autism provides support and variety

Bright idea: Head of Autism South Africa Sandy Klopper says the organisation tries in all kinds of ways to help families who need their services. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Autistic children welcome

A new centre offers hope to families needing support for children with special needs

Children who enter grade one at the minimum age of 5½ years are at a significantly higher risk of repeating the year than those who wait until they are six to start school, a study has shown

The ABCs of autism in the classroom: ‘He only wants to eat sandwiches with cheese’

Autistic children experience the world differently, but this doesn’t stop them from learning.

Autism and its uncommon angels

Dembe Ndou learned to play piano in no time at all, but simply chatting is a complex challenge.

The danger of being different

Fear and loathing of autism is bad enough, but violence is simply intolerable in a civilised society.

Embracing autism in business

Software companies and a specialist placement organisation based in Denmark are pioneering a new approach to recruiting people with autism.

Truth serum: The M&G Bhekisisa centre aims to avoid disseminating myths.

Comment: Ignorant reporting can be lethal

As the fallout regarding misinformation about vaccines and antiretrovirals shows, words can kill.

Understanding autism

Understanding autism

The disorder is often misunderstood and sufferers become subjects of abuse.

Autistic children encouraged to mentally ‘talk things through’

British scientists say teaching autistic children to "talk things through" in their heads might help them solve tricky day-to-day tasks.

Distinctive brain activity in autistic kids

The pattern of brain activity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is markedly different from that of children without the condition.

Children with autism become adults who need skills development and other opportunities, says an autism research and education centre. Photo: Supplied

Autism comes out of the shadows

A new study suggests a genetic link that could lead to early detection and better treatment.

Slightly early births linked to autism, dyslexia

Babies born just one or two weeks before their 40-week gestation due date are more likely to develop learning difficulties such as autism or dyslexia.

Medical journal retracts autism paper 12 years on

The <i>Lancet</i> has formally retracted a paper that caused an international battle over links between childhood vaccine MMR and autism.

A year later, Els relieved to talk about autism

For Ernie Els, last year’s Honda Classic was filled with significance. It wasn’t a major and didn’t come after some epic duel with Tiger Woods.