Autism Botswana

19/10/2026

💜 INVISIBLE DISABILITIES AWARENESS

Not All Disabilities Are Visible: Believe, Understand, Include.

Not every disability can be seen. Behind a smile, a conversation, or an ordinary-looking day, someone may be navigating challenges that others cannot see.

Invisible disabilities may include autism, ADHD, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, neurological conditions, and other conditions that affect daily life.

Let us stop judging people based on appearances. Let us listen, learn, show compassion, and create environments where everyone feels accepted and supported.

Remember: 💜 You do not have to see a disability to respect it.

💜 Everyone deserves dignity and understanding.

💜 Inclusion begins when we believe people and respect their needs.

Together, let us build a society where differences are understood, barriers are removed, and everyone belongs.

17/10/2026

Sneak peek at the fun art session

14/10/2026

Join the upcoming Group Counselling Session for Caregivers

What is it:

Group counselling for caregivers is a structured, supportive session where people who care for children, older adults, people with disabilities, or individuals with chronic illnesses come together to share experiences, express emotions, learn coping skills, and support one another.

Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also lead to stress, emotional exhaustion, loneliness, anxiety, and burnout.

Group counselling provides a safe space where caregivers can feel heard, understood, and encouraged.

12/10/2026

Happy new week, we are looking forward to yet another creative session.

Kindly register by sms or what's app at: 73389408

10/10/2026

Today we join the world in commemorating Mental Health Day.

Indeed every lived experience needs to be heard in order to come up with evidence based interventions.

The theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change” emphasizes the importance of listening to people who have experienced mental health challenges, valuing their stories, and turning their experiences into meaningful action.

It reminds us that behind every mental health struggle is a human being whose voice deserves to be heard, whose dignity must be respected, and whose experiences can inspire change.

Key messages:

Lived Experiences Heard: Listen without judgment to people who have experienced mental health challenges.

Real Voices: Create safe spaces where individuals can openly share their stories, struggles, recovery journeys, and hopes.

Real Change: Transform personal stories into action through better mental health services, supportive policies, community awareness, and reduced stigma.

Inclusion and Dignity: Ensure that people with mental health conditions participate meaningfully in decisions affecting their lives.

06/10/2026

Let's learn the difference between ADHD and Autism.......

30/09/2026

17/09/2026

💙 EMPOWERING COMMUNICATION, INCLUSION OF LEARNERS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES 💙

Autism Botswana, in partnership with Unik Charitable Foundation Trust, conducted a training session for teachers and parents/caregivers of the Stimulation Class at Bothakga Primary School in Lobatse.

The training focused on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and explored practical ways of supporting communication for autistic individuals, including the use of communication cards and other AAC strategies.

The session also created an opportunity for teachers and caregivers to ask questions, share experiences and strengthen their understanding of how to support the communication needs of autistic learners both at school and at home.

As part of the initiative, starter kits were donated to the Stimulation Class to support the learners and teachers with resources that can be used in their daily activities. 💙📚

We are grateful to Unik Charitable Foundation Trust for partnering with us in this meaningful initiative, and to the Bothakga Primary School leadership, teachers, parents/caregivers and community representatives for their participation and support.

Together, we continue working towards a community where every individual has a way to communicate, participate and be heard. 💙

14/09/2026

What an awesome refreshing time we had this past Saturday ☺️, much appreciation to parents, autistic individuals, volunteers for the fruitful art n craft session.

Thank you Madikwe Community Care Group for your participation ✨✨