CS Learning focuses on Autism acceptance

World Autism Acceptance Month April 2025 focussed on celebrating differences and fostering inclusivity, and at CS Learning Centre they certainly did so.

They ended the month with a blue civvies day and enjoyed blue cupcakes together.

Autism falls under the banner of Neurodivergence and is a spectrum disorder. A person with Autism Spectrum Disorder can exhibit a wide range of different behaviours, coping skills and functionality.

As pictured, four children reacted in their own unique ways to sensory cues, they function in their own ways in social situations, and even differ in their communication skills.

Fanele Mlambo (12) and Jordan Fords (9) love to have a good conversation, confirm details and discuss events with eagerness. Their happy smiles and joyful talking are a delightful addition at school.

Michelle Munona (12) and Tau Yekani (8) are more the silent types, and although they may not verbalise, they certainly can communicate effectively with body language, Makaton signing and emotional responses.

In light of creating awareness and acceptance around Autism, CS Learning Centre thanks Warrant Officer Zaine Moodley and the staff at the Shell Garage Oribi Toll Plaza.

Recently, one of the students had an unfortunate incident outside of school hours, on a busy road.

Everyone was lucky that Moodley came upon the scene and with kindness assisted the student to the garage.

The staff displayed gentleness and understanding as they helped this young man while they waited for someone to be contacted. Despite the student’s limited vocabulary and behavioural tics, these kind community members were gracious and understanding when helping him to remain calm until someone he knew could come to fetch him.

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