Helderberg Autism Schools
Schools specialised to support Autistic Learners
The schools and centres listed below are either Autism-focussed, remedial or set up in a way that also suits some autistic learners. We have grouped the schools into the typical schooling phases, namely;
Early years, Primary and High-School phase.
Early years phase (typically children aged 0 - 6)
Dawn Early Intervention Centre
Preschool
Ages 2 - 6
Somerset West
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Dawn Early Intervention Centre provides specialised education for autistic children, equiping neurodiverse children to thrive. The centre supports children from ages 2 until they are ready for more formalised schooling.
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Preschool, Primary and Secondary
Ages 2 - 18
Somerset West
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At Evolve, we provide a nurturing environment that caters to the individual needs of each child. We have created a supportive atmosphere that enables neurodiverse children to thrive holistically.
Go-Prosper Neurodiverse Learning
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Preschool and early Primary
Ages 2 - 9
Somerset West
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Go-Prosper Neurodiverse Learning is a small school situated between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. We support the holistic development of each child and cater to autistic kids and those with other diagnoses.
Primary Phase (typically children aged 6 - 14)
Primary
Ages 6 - 14
Somerset West
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The DreamTree School, situated in Somerset West, provides specialised education for neurodiverse learners, using an individualised education program for each child, using multi-sensory learning and facets of different approaches suited to each child’s needs.
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Primary
Ages 6 - 14
(Offers facilitation ages 14 - 18)
Stellenbosch
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Small school tutoring, working with neurodiverse children - focusing on the child as an Individual and allowing for self-paced learning. Use of children's interests to build knowledge and apply skills. Holistic development - focus on growth and Executive Function Skills.
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Primary and Secondary
Ages 6 - 13
(with a digital strand for 13+)
Strand
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​Futuresmart Academy is a school dedicated to providing learners with autism and/or extreme anxiety a wholelistic education. We offer the American curriculum, a dance curriculum access to occupational and speech therapists as well as a STEM curriculum
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Primary
Ages 6 - 14
Somerset West
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At The Tutor Hub Learning Centre we hope to change children’s attitudes towards learning and inspire them to believe in their abilities. We understand the need for quality support in a safe environment and we invite you to become a part of our story.
High-school Phase (typically children aged 14 - 19)
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Secondary
Ages 13 - 18
Somerset West
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We support students working towards a matric with/without university exemption. We offer an alternative way to learn, as we believe that autistic teens should be able to flourish and achieve, just like their neurotypical peers. Our centre is run by qualified UK teachers and we use the British curriculum which gives our students more flexibility, whilst ensuring a internationally recognised qualifications.
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Primary and early Secondary
Ages 8 - 18
Somerset West
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We are a private Christian school. We cater for learners who struggle in the mainstream school environment. Besides academics, our long term focus is on Practical Skills development that enables learners to pursue a Technical Occupational profession.