Entries by The Star Academy
International Rotations – Karabo in Kenya and Seychelles
KARABO My name is Karabo Motaung. I’ve been on an exciting journey with The Star Academy. I studied BA(Psychology and Sociology) at the University of Pretoria from 2013 to 2016. I am currently enrolled to study further and chose to complete a degree in Applied Psychology. I hope to do a post-graduate degree in neuro-psychology. […]
International Rotations – Sam in Rwanda and Mauritius
SAM My name is Samantha Potgieter. I am 23 years old. I completed my BSocSci Honours Degree in Psychology at the University of Pretoria in 2020. I chose psychology as a major as I was very interested in learning about human behaviour. I have always had a special place in my heart and a passion […]
A journey with autism
A journey with autism When autism came knocking at Ilana Gerschlowitz’s door, she didn’t give up. She fought for him, and for others with this diagnosis, too. Ilana and Martin Gerschlowitz were an ordinary South African couple. Young. Newly married. Bright, promising futures ahead. That is before autism came knocking on their door. For ten […]
Did You Know – Neuro-inflammation
Research indicates that neuro-inflammation is one of the reasons for the development of ASD. Ongoing neuro-inflammation or encephalitis in the brain, is common in children with ASD. Administering anti- inflammatories could reduce the destructive effects of chronic inflammation allowing for neuronal reconnection and a reduction in autism symptoms.
Why we need action for autism🧩 – Eli Gerschlowitz
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