wonderfully made

center for asperger's

APPLICATIONS &FEES

Any queries please call 081 426 9867 between 09H00 and 15H00

R5500.00 per month X 12, 
Registration: R8000.00

 

Calendar 2023

School Terms

School and Public Holidays

Term 1: January 19 – March 25

Term 2: April 6 -June 24

Term 2: July 19 – September 30

Term 4: October 11 – December 9

March 21 (Mon) – Human Rights Day

April 15 (Fri) – Good Friday

April 18 (Mon) – Family Day

April 27 (Wed) – Freedom Day

May 2 (Mon) – Worker’s Day

June 16 (Thur) – Youth Day

June 17 (Fri) – School Holiday

August 8 (Mon) – School Holiday

August 9 (Tues) – National Women’s Day

Frequently asked questions

What are the school times?
We open at 7am, but school starts at 8am until 1pm
Is there Aftercare?
Yes, until 5pm and on some holidays
What are the fees?
R5500 per month x12, registration R8000
When are your holidays?
We mostly follow the Gauteng holidays
Who is the school for?
We cater for high functioning Autistic learners, level 1 ASD.
Do I need a diagnoses?
You do not need an official diagnoses to apply, but we are focused on HFA students only and accommodate their challenges
What program do you follow?
We are Cambridge based and work from there , adapting where needed to support the students
Will my child be able to do matric?
Yes they can, we write at a nearby registered Cambridge exam centre from grade 10 to 12 or GED

What if my child won’t manage and matric?
We focus on their strengths, interests and passions and use life skills to prepare them. Our Future 4 class is designed to prepare entreperneurs.
My child is dyslexic, how does that work?
We use several accommodations, place them in a class with students who learn like they do and remember bookwork is only one kind of feedback.
My child can’t do maths, has Dyscalcula?
We adapt and work on their level with visual, support
My child has ADD/ADHD?
Our program is designed for students who are wired differently
My child is auditory sensitive or battles to process?
Our environment is designed for supporting them, we are creative in ways to best support them, we use short sentences and don’t mind repeating or answering questions
How do you handle meltdowns?
We have a specific way of dealing safely with meltdowns and understand that life can sometimes just be too much. Students are supported with calm down techniques and understanding.
How do you communicate with parents?
We work closely with our parents and often call meetings to find out how better to support the students.