Are you looking for an autism school solution?
A diagnosis of autism can be daunting and finding a school even more difficult. Most schools aren’t designed with neurodivergent children in mind. For the last 20 years ,The Star Academy has helped thousands of children here and internationally, make progress beyond what was previously imagined possible. We have developed and refined many teaching tools over two decades that we draw from and implement to create a unique education plan for each child on the spectrum.
Star Academy supports:
- Children with autism from 15 months to 17 years
- Verbal and non-verbal profiles
- Neurodiverse learners at every stage
- Families throughout South Africa and globally
Could There Be Early Signs of Autism?
Learn about the common developmental and behavioural indicators that may suggest your child could benefit from an autism assessment.
Has Your Child Already Been Diagnosed With Autism?
Select an age band to explore what education program or school solution we can offer your child with autism.
15 months – 3 years
4 – 7 years
8 – 12 years
13 – 18 years
Adults (18+)
Decades of hands-one expertise that led to the development of many teaching tools
Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary teams and schools since 2004
Across South Africa, Africa and beyond
Seychelles Mauritius UK Australia Kenya Rwanda UAE and more
How we can help your child?
Each child with autism is unique in their diagnosis, whether they’re struggling with communication, social interaction, behavioural challenges or difficulty in mainstream education, The Star Academy can help.
We engineer childhood development with precision, care, and expertise, specialising in autism intervention and providing education services to children with autism of all ages and across the spectrum. Our goal is to help children overcome obstacles and develop the skills needed to function, learn and eventually integrate into school and everyday life.
How do we achieve these goals?
Each child is supported by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of experts and receives a one-on-one, instruction delivered at school, at home, or at our academies – based on individualised learning needs. Our staff come from a psychology background and are trained in the science of behaviour analysis and childhood development.
Getting Started is Simple
01
Book a
consultation
Get clarity on your child’s profile, your options and exact next steps
02
Complete
your intake
A dedicated case manager will assess your child and build their personalised education plan
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Start the
Programme
Focusing on each child's strengths, boosting confidence and academic performance with measurable progress.
Next Step
- Gain a deeper understanding of your child’s unique autism profile, strengths, challenges and potential
- Feel reassured, clear and supported
- Receive individualised insights from hands-on experience
- Learn how to effectively advocate for your child at school
- Trusted guidance on specialists and doctors
- Understand our curriculum and methodology
- Discover how our team becomes your child’s relentless partner in progress
- Leave with a renewed sense of hope, possibility and a clear way forward.
Book a consultation
What will you gain from a consultation with Ilana Gerschlowitz?
- Expert guidance, practical strategies, and clarity on the next best steps
- Guidance on educational pathways - school readiness, school placement decisions, curriculum support, homeschooling, and school options.
- A deeper understanding of your child’s unique profile — their strengths, challenges, developmental stage and what may be driving their behaviors
- Trusted guidance on which specialists and doctors to consult
- Understand Star Academy’s unique programme, including the comprehensive developmental curriculum and teaching methodology
- Discover how our team becomes your child’s relentless partner in progress.
- Leave with a renewed sense of hope, possibility, and a clear roadmap forward
