Autism expo provides another spectrum to attendees

The interactive exhibitions at the Aut To Support Expo, hosted at Curamus School for Autism, allowed attendees to explore innovative technologies, products, and services designed to enhance the lives of people with autism.

The event took place over two days and began with welcoming messages from Michelle van Zyl, the principal of the school situated in Rant-en-Dal.

“We’ve asked the exhibitors to come here today because they are people who have had success stories, they have helped us find different things that work on most of the children,” Michelle said.

The expo provided a dynamic platform for families, professionals, and individuals to come together, learn, and celebrate the diverse spectrum of autism. It also served as a platform for advocacy and awareness, it also helped to promote acceptance and inclusion of people living on the autism spectrum in society. The attendees found themselves immersed in an environment that celebrates neurodiversity.

Some of the exhibitors were SA Toy Trade, Playing and Learning, Heartronix, The Sensory Box, Logwood Village, and Pilates on Point.

Clementine Phale, a speech therapist and audiologist, provided insight into listening difficulties in the classroom.

“In a classroom, three factors are identified as a source of impact on speech perception and processing of what the children hear which are background noise, reverberation, and distance,” Clementine said.

The workshops and seminars covered a wide range of topics including therapies, education, and interventions.

The experts shared their knowledge and insights with the attendees to empower them with practical strategies and tools to support individuals on the autism spectrum.