Schools for children with Autism

What’s the biggest topic for parents today? Autism! Why you may ask is this a topic so well known to parents nowadays when it was something we almost never heard about when we were growing up? Autism has been around for many years, but in recent years it has taken on the label of an “epidemic” due to the exponential increase in incidence rate. Thankfully, along with the increase in incidence, has come an increase in awareness, and more and more families are accessing the treatment their children need. That is important to know – that with the correct intervention at the correct time, recovery from autism is possible, and with the correct intervention at any time, improvement of the symptoms of autism is possible. With this being said parents are now aware that children with autism need schooling facilities specific to their needs. It may come as a surprise that there are not many schools for children with autism. Why, you may ask, are there not many schools for children with autism? Well that is the question – why aren’t there more school for children with autism??? With the rise of awareness and prevalence of autism, one would think there would be a rise in school facilities for children with autism.

However in South Africa this is not the case. Autism Spectrum disorder has only recently been given more thought and coverage as compared to 15 years back. As previously stated autism has been around for many years in South Africa, hence there are places for children with autism can go to. However, the vast majority of these facilities aren’t specific to children with autism. These facilities cater to a variety of special needs children, autistic children being one of them. That being said these facilities have been a major help to the autistic community, giving the needed help in fighting the battle of autism. But is this enough? Should special needs facility be the only option for children with autism? The answer is NO! This should not be the only option available to children with autism, especially because every child with autism is different, and has their own unique set of strengths and difficulties. There should be more options, and of recent years there have been a growing number of autistic based facilities available, care facilities, and provide therapy based facilities. However this is still not enough.

Thankfully, The Star Academy provides a recipe for success – skilled and certified staff, a comprehensive curriculum, ongoing supervision of every case, and the capacity to provide services not only locally but in neighbouring cities and even abroad! So, if you are looking for schools for children with autism, please visit our head office or contact us to arrange a remote interview so that we can explain more to you about this incredibly effective intervention centre.