A Walk in Resource and Support Centre
Action in Autism provides a comprehensive service to families: information booklets on autism, a list of health care professionals that service our people with autism, and a comprehensive list of schools for people with autism. We support families in accessing a diagnosis, accessing a social grant, and accessing an educational facility to cater for the specific needs of their child.
An Early Learning Intervention Centre
In line with our objectives to provide resources for children with autism, Action in Autism established an Early Learning Intervention and Educational Centre for Infants and Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, in operation since 2009. This was established as a pilot programme for the government to emulate. It is the first early intervention centre in KwaZulu-Natal that caters for learners with autism This programme is headed up by Educational Psychologist Sabashnie Govender.
Monthly Support Meetings
Action in Autism meets once a month with its constituency to provide a platform for invited experts to inform, educate and support parents; to establish lobbying and advocacy strategies to further the cause of people with autism; and to lobby government to provide educational facilities for our children with autism. It is also a platform for network and support.
The Aspies Support and Social Group is facilitated by psychologist Taegan Devar.
Social Gatherings
Action in Autism regularly organises social bring and braai gatherings to allow parents and children much needed respite and a rare opportunity to relax.
Because of the stress and paucity of support facilities there are few opportunities for families to socialise.
Awareness / Fund Raising Initiatives
Action in Autism hosts an annual public World National Awareness Day in the month of April. A week before the event Action in Autism hosts a pizza and paint day for families to make their own posters.
