Here’s to The Square Pegs
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Here’s to The Square Pegs

It’s that time of year when we see our social media feeds overflowing with schools proudly celebrating their matric results. We see stats depicting pass rates, university exemptions, distinctions, and where each top achiever placed relative to their peers. For those who achieved it, it is a momentous milestone reached after years of hard work,…

Navigating Life with a High-Functioning Autistic Child: Insights and Expectations
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Navigating Life with a High-Functioning Autistic Child: Insights and Expectations

When you think of names like Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla, Daryl Hannah, Anthony Hopkins, and Bill Gates, autism might not be the first thing that comes to mind. These individuals are synonymous with success, innovation, and creativity. Yet, they all have or identify as having high-functioning autism (HFA). The increase in autism diagnoses over recent…