How we Help

At Wonderfully Made, we are dedicated to providing the best possible support for our students and their families. We understand that every child is unique, and we work closely with parents to develop individualized plans that meet their child’s specific needs. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe that with the support and resources every child has the potential to succeed, and we are here to help them every step of the way.

School for students ages 6 to 18

  • Academic
  • 6 in a class
  • Emotional support on site
  • Art (optional extra)
  • ILT:  Integrated Learning Therapy
  • 4IR skills:  collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving
  • Matric in GED, Cambridge or NQF4 skills

Support for Autism Parents

  • Parents support takes place at Wonderfully Made Academy therapy rooms.
  • Group sessions and courses can be booked at a venue of your choice.
  • Processing losses associated with special needs parenting.
  • Processing of diagnosis.
  • Parent coaching focused on Autism parenting.
  • Solving the Autism puzzle: 3 hour morning for parents – min 6 parents.
  • Supporting siblings: A special 2 hour course on how to best support siblings of Autism and how to grow as a family.

Support for teachers

  • Support for Teachers
  • We come to your school – prices vary – contact us for details
  • Solving the Autism Puzzle
  • Understanding and working with autistic students – talk (1 to 2 hours) or full course of 3 – 6 hours, depending on needs
  • Emotional Logic:
  • Understanding and navigating the emotional turmoil associated with autism
  • and working with autism – talk 3 hr taster or 6 hour course

Support for therapists

  • We come to your school, please contact us for details
  • Solving the Autism Puzzle
  • Understanding and working with autistic students –  talk (1 to 2 hours) or full course of 3 to 6 hours, depending on needs
  • Emotional Logic:
  • Understanding and navigating the emotional turmoil associated with autism
  • and working with autism – talk or
  • 3 hour taster or 6 hour course

APPLICATIONS &FEES

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

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

 

APPLICATION FORM

Calendar 2023

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have to process sensory information continuously. They may struggle to filter out stimuli, resulting in heightened sensitivity to sounds, textures, visuals, and more. Due to the unique wiring of their brains, a different approach to education may be necessary.

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have to process sensory information continuously. They may struggle to filter out stimuli, resulting in heightened sensitivity to sounds, textures, visuals, and more. Due to the unique wiring of their brains, a different approach to education may be necessary.

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.