Offers an ‘introduction-to-autism’ workshop across the country Offers support to people with Autism throughout their lifespan ranging from pre-diagnosis to support within the workplace Offers training for parents and families. This includes their Hands-on Autism Workshop, Parent Workshops as well as customised training. Provides a directory of possible service providers, centres and schools across the country for children and adults with Autism Provides information booklets (view information booklets) Contact information:Tel:011 484 9909 / Email:info@autismsouthafrica.org Website information:https://aut2know.co.za/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AutismSouthAfrica

Els for Autism | South Africa currently offers three different type of parent-led support programs, in order to try offer the type of support most in line with your needs: A short-term parent coaching approach, guided by the RUBI Autism Network parent training workbooks which focuses on guiding the parent in applying techniques and tools to help manage the child’s challenging behaviours. A longer-term parent-led intervention, which focuses on coaching parents on how to teach his/her child how to learn specific skills. Open monthly group meetings, ‘Coffee Conversations’, with the aim of gaining support from other families in the autism community Contact information:Tel:011 484 7254/ Email:capetown@elsforautism.org Website information:www.ernieelscentre4autism.co.za

The WCFID provides broad-based training that contributes to learning, skills development and capacity building in rural and urban communities. They continuously offer courses that cover a range of topics. These courses are offered both online and in-person. Below is a list of examples of some topics they cover: 'All About Me': life skills, sexuality education for learners and young adults with intellectual disability Tax workshop: e-filing, PAYE and UIF Mindfulness and caring for the carer Toilet training for the child with intellectual disability Community outreach: understanding intellectual disability 'Thinking Ahead': understanding the sexual development and sexual health of children and young adults with severe to profound intellectual disability. A guide for parents and caregivers In addition, the WCFID offers a broad range of manuals and visual resources to support the above training courses. These are available for purchase directly from WCFID. Contact information: Tel:021 510 4686 / Email:info@wcfid.co.za Website information:https://wcfid.co.za/training/

All of Autism Western Cape’s services are free of charge; below is summary of what they can offer you: Post-diagnosis psycho-educational support at state hospitals and clinics: based at Lentegeur Hospital, Red Cross Hospital, Somerset Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital every week. Counselling and ongoing support services for individuals and families (including adults on the spectrum) Training and workshops for parents/caregivers which include: Inclusion Practices, Autism, Behaviour Challenges, Alternative Teaching, and Communication Techniques. Visual stimulation kits needed for communication skills. This includes an early learner kit, school readiness kit, as well as adult stimulation kits. Contact information: Tel:021 462 8232 / Email:admin@awc.org.zaWebsite information:www.autismwesterncape.org.za/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AutismWC

Offers an ‘introduction-to-autism’ workshop across the country Offers support to people with Autism throughout their lifespan ranging from pre-diagnosis to support within the workplace Offers training for parents and families. This includes their Hands-on Autism Workshop, Parent Workshops as well as customised training. Provides a directory of possible service providers, centres and schools across the country for children and adults with Autism Provides information booklets (view information booklets) Contact information:Tel:011 484 9909 / Email:info@autismsouthafrica.org Website information:https://aut2know.co.za/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AutismSouthAfrica

Els for Autism | South Africa currently offers three different type of parent-led support programs, in order to try offer the type of support most in line with your needs: A short-term parent coaching approach, guided by the RUBI Autism Network parent training workbooks which focuses on guiding the parent in applying techniques and tools to help manage the child’s challenging behaviours. A longer-term parent-led intervention, which focuses on coaching parents on how to teach his/her child how to learn specific skills. Open monthly group meetings, ‘Coffee Conversations’, with the aim of gaining support from other families in the autism community Contact information:Tel:011 484 7254/ Email:capetown@elsforautism.org Website information:www.ernieelscentre4autism.co.za

The WCFID provides broad-based training that contributes to learning, skills development and capacity building in rural and urban communities. They continuously offer courses that cover a range of topics. These courses are offered both online and in-person. Below is a list of examples of some topics they cover: 'All About Me': life skills, sexuality education for learners and young adults with intellectual disability Tax workshop: e-filing, PAYE and UIF Mindfulness and caring for the carer Toilet training for the child with intellectual disability Community outreach: understanding intellectual disability 'Thinking Ahead': understanding the sexual development and sexual health of children and young adults with severe to profound intellectual disability. A guide for parents and caregivers In addition, the WCFID offers a broad range of manuals and visual resources to support the above training courses. These are available for purchase directly from WCFID. Contact information: Tel:021 510 4686 / Email:info@wcfid.co.za Website information:https://wcfid.co.za/training/

All of Autism Western Cape’s services are free of charge; below is summary of what they can offer you: Post-diagnosis psycho-educational support at state hospitals and clinics: based at Lentegeur Hospital, Red Cross Hospital, Somerset Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital every week. Counselling and ongoing support services for individuals and families (including adults on the spectrum) Training and workshops for parents/caregivers which include: Inclusion Practices, Autism, Behaviour Challenges, Alternative Teaching, and Communication Techniques. Visual stimulation kits needed for communication skills. This includes an early learner kit, school readiness kit, as well as adult stimulation kits. Contact information: Tel:021 462 8232 / Email:admin@awc.org.zaWebsite information:www.autismwesterncape.org.za/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AutismWC