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Social Worker | Homeschool Consultant | Trauma-Informed Art Therapies Counsellor | Wellness Practitioner
Reg. no: ASCHP WC24/9022
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Empowering families through knowledge & love to cultivate a sound mind that can thrive and reach its full potential in a world that often overwhelms.
As I forge my own way, my hope is that my knowledge and skills, as well as the milestones and markers I found along the way may also proof useful and helpful to you.
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5 days ago11 min read
A South African Alternative - The National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
The National Certificate: Vocational or NCV is an alternative option and equivalent to a Matric Certificate (NQF4 without exemption).
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Feb 164 min read
Pre GED: What to do before the GED
You may use any of the huge variety of US homeschool curricula and service providers from Kindergarten up to grade 10-11 level.
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Nov 30, 202411 min read
Diets that Support Autistic Wellness
There is increasing evidence that nutritional and lifestyle interventions can greatly benefit individuals with autism.
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Nov 15, 20245 min read
Self-Care and Wellness-Centered HealthCare
Essential Aspects of Wellness-Centered Healthcare: Self-care plays a crucial role in wellness-centered healthcare. Individuals must take...
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Nov 10, 20242 min read
Choosing Your Best Future: Picking the Perfect Subjects for gr. 9/ 10-12
When your child has to choose their subjects in gr. 9 for gr.10-12, they should look at themselves holistically and consider their long...
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Oct 30, 202410 min read
Psycho-Social Wellness For Homeschool Teens & Young Adults
As homeschoolers we often get this question from well-meaning friends and relatives at nauseam , " but what about socialization...? "....
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Sep 30, 20242 min read
Resource Recommendation: Self-Care for Autistic People by dr. Neff
Dr. Neff from Neurodivergent Insight has a wealth of resources and well... yes, insights into neurodivergency. She wrote a book,...
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Sep 14, 20241 min read
The GED as a Neurodivergent-friendly Homeschool Solution
Is the American GED right for your child? Learn how the GED benefits neurodivergent students and watch this FREE webinar presented by...
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Sep 14, 20246 min read
Bridging the Gap: GED to Degree
The GED ® program is an internationally recognized higher secondary certificate available in over 85 countries and accepted by nearly all...
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Sep 12, 20249 min read
The American High School Diploma
The AHSD is a very popular choice for South African homeschoolers and offers a self-paced and neurodivergent-friendly school exit.
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Jun 24, 20248 min read
Telling your Child about their Autism or ADHD Diagnosis & Post-diagnosis Support - a Guide for Parents
An Autism or ADHD diagnosis can be difficult to come to terms with. You may be coping with a condition you know very little about, and...
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May 12, 202411 min read
Autism Resources in South Africa
☆ Facebook Pages Autism Spectrum Kids in South Africa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspergersautismsouthafrica/?ref=share Spectrum...
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May 2, 20243 min read
Rankings by Country: Best Education Systems in the World
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela #41 – South Africa’s Education Ranking...
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Apr 12, 20244 min read
Homeschool Placement Tests
“What grade level is my child?” I often get this question from parents and the answer may not be as simple and straightforward as you may...
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Apr 10, 20246 min read
Living Books, Reading Lists, Book Reviews & Ratings
If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads. – Ralph Waldo Emerson It is not always easy to find good,...
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Sep 6, 20224 min read
Homeschooling with Dyslexia
Photo credit: https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohio-schools-will-begin-screening-kids-for-dyslexia-next-fall-a-guidebook-is-in-the-works ...
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Aug 1, 20226 min read
Autistic Anxiety
Digital Art by Hanlie Wentzel I recently became aware of the concept of the neurodivergent version of “Autistic Anxiety” versus it’s...
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Jun 10, 202210 min read
TransTruth for Christians
With Neurodiversity often comes Gender Diversity. Sadly a lot of gender-affirming Christians and parents are met with prejudice,...
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Jun 5, 202210 min read
Autism, Narcissism & the Empath
I have only been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 47 (in 2021), so I have so many years of social masking and internalized ableism to...
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Nov 26, 20212 min read
Here is to the special ones
Today I want to acknowledge, affirm, validate and honor every special person who raise and parent a special needs child. I know your...
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