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The sound of an ADD Brain by Dave Pugh-Parry of LADD (SA)

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER:

Reliable information can be found by clicking on the highlighted words below:

Symptoms, causes and management in an article by Dr Steyn, context blindness in youths and adults with ASD,  a pdf version of the Complete Guide to Asperger’s syndrome by Tony Attwood, help with social skills, visual communication, educational strategies, video’s and the importance of exercise.

Providing visual structure, to be positive and have empathy is at the core of social scaffolding in ASD: see SPELL framework

Girls with Aspergers often present very differently, giving rise to the concept Aspiengirl.

Books by Peter Vermeulen (eg I am Special), Carol Gray (Social Stories) and Rita Jordan (Understanding ASD) are invaluable.

Local resources that assist children with ASD include On Spectrum, Hs psychology, and the Neuro Diversity Centre in Franschoek.

Adults that need support with their ASD can contact Ascape, a support group in Cape Town.