As educators and parents, we often meet children who don’t fit neatly into traditional moulds. These children may struggle in conventional classrooms, not because they lack ability, but because their abilities far exceed what standard environments can accommodate. Gifted children frequently display traits like ADHD, Autism, OCD, and anxiety—elements of their experience but not the…
Many women navigate life unaware that their struggles with focus, organisation, and overwhelming emotions could be symptoms of ADHD. These challenges are often brushed off as quirks, yet they reflect a deeper issue that is frequently overlooked. It’s not about forgetfulness or a messy workspace but an ongoing internal struggle for clarity and control. ADHD…
As a society, we often view differences as something to be feared or avoided. However, the concept of neurodiversity challenges this perspective by celebrating the unique ways our brains work. Before delving into the quotes, it’s important to understand what we mean by neurodiversity. Essentially, neurodiversity is the idea that there is no single “normal”…
I’ve always fantasised about time travel—not to witness grand historical events, but to revisit moments that were so precious, yet so overwhelming, they slipped away. In my mind, time travel would be for observation only, like a ghost silently standing in the corner, watching without interfering. If I could go back, I’d choose the morning…
On Becoming a Mom Nothing prepares you for motherhood. And everyone who has been there tells you this when you are expecting for the first time, but somehow, you believe you have it all under control. Fast forward even a few months, and there you are, telling expectant mothers that they have no idea what…
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,…
By 2013 I had been teaching in mainstream schools for 12 years. I loved my relationships with my students but was frustrated and overwhelmed with paperwork and red tape. A confined curriculum stifled my creativity, and I knew something had to change. A friend of mine worked at Radford House, the only official school for…
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…
