Getting Started

Why does autism exist?

Jaco de Goede

Why does autism exist? I have asked myself that question several times and wondered about the answer. If autism is indeed a “disorder characterised by persistent challenges with social communication,...

Why does autism exist?

Jaco de Goede

Why does autism exist? I have asked myself that question several times and wondered about the answer. If autism is indeed a “disorder characterised by persistent challenges with social communication,...

Latest Autism prevalence statistics reported in...

Jaco de Goede

During the 1970’s it was reported that 1 in 2000 children were diagnosed with ASD, by 2000 it was 1 in 150 and the latest report by the CDC in...

Latest Autism prevalence statistics reported in...

Jaco de Goede

During the 1970’s it was reported that 1 in 2000 children were diagnosed with ASD, by 2000 it was 1 in 150 and the latest report by the CDC in...

Highly Rated Books about ASD

Jaco de Goede

We have combined some of the lists across the web of highly rated books to make it easier to choose. 1. The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida Amazon price: $16.20...

Highly Rated Books about ASD

Jaco de Goede

We have combined some of the lists across the web of highly rated books to make it easier to choose. 1. The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida Amazon price: $16.20...

The Neurodiversity Centre in the Western Cape

Jaco de Goede

With branches in Franchhoek, Durbanville, Somerset West and Worcester, the Neurodiversity Centre was founded in order to provide multi-disciplinary assessment, support and intervention to children, adolescents and adults presenting with...

The Neurodiversity Centre in the Western Cape

Jaco de Goede

With branches in Franchhoek, Durbanville, Somerset West and Worcester, the Neurodiversity Centre was founded in order to provide multi-disciplinary assessment, support and intervention to children, adolescents and adults presenting with...

Autism Support Groups

Jaco de Goede

Over time, we will collect information about active support groups for children with ASD as well as their parents in South Africa.          

Autism Support Groups

Jaco de Goede

Over time, we will collect information about active support groups for children with ASD as well as their parents in South Africa.          

After the Autism Diagnosis: What Should I Do?

Jaco de Goede

When my son was diagnosed with autism, I really didn’t know anyone with a child with autism. I didn’t know people with autism (or so I thought). It’s a very...

After the Autism Diagnosis: What Should I Do?

Jaco de Goede

When my son was diagnosed with autism, I really didn’t know anyone with a child with autism. I didn’t know people with autism (or so I thought). It’s a very...