Action in Autism

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

MEET OUR AMAZING EXTERNAL VENDORS!

The countdown is on… and the Midwinter Market is bringing you a day packed with creativity, flavour, handmade treasures, and unique finds!

We are so excited to welcome our incredible external vendors who will be showcasing their beautiful products and talents. From delicious treats and cosy creations to handcrafted gifts, lifestyle goodies, and so much more — there’s something waiting for everyone!

🌟 Support local
🌟 Discover new favourites
🌟 Shop small businesses
🌟 Enjoy a fun-filled community day

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come experience the magic of the Midwinter Market!

📅 20 June
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 105 Haig Road, Parkhill, Durban North

Don’t miss out — your new favourite find could be waiting for you!

08/06/2026

Action in Autism's adult social group organises meetings and activities as a social network for autistic adults. Lasting friendships have been developed over time. The group has been going for over 15 years and is facilitated by psychologists Taegan Devar and Sduduzo Mncwabe. Past activities have included movie days, paintball, picnics etc. The intention is to exercise social skills in social settings and AiA is appreciative of the support from various establishments around Durban who have accomodated the group and been willing to learn about autism. The May 2026 meeting was at Lost in Time. Avish, Jaco and Sdu conquered the escape room.

08/06/2026

Less than 2 weeks to go!

The countdown to the Action in Autism Midwinter Market is on! Our students have been busy crafting, planting, and preparing a wonderful range of products for sale next week.

Join us for a day of community, inclusion, and fun. We look forward to welcoming you to an inclusive and enjoyable day for all!

See you at the Midwinter Market!

27/05/2026

Our Shahumna Centre students have been excitedly preparing for our upcoming Midwinter Market!

From mastering mosaic work to experimenting with recipes in the kitchen, and separating propagated seedlings into trays - there will be something for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you there!

25/05/2026

It was wonderful to share the work we do in supporting autistic people and creating an educational environment where Autistics can thrive, with students from the University of Colorado Boulder, who visited Durban as part of the Global Seminar in Health and Disease. Their genuine interest, thoughtful questions and positive feedback meant so much to us. The students from the Shahumna Centre baked delicious cupcakes for their visit, which was definitely a hit.
Thank you for visiting us and celebrating the amazing potential of every learner.

20/05/2026

Read this empowering article on including neurodiverse people in the workplace.

Business Human Capital Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace 6 min read 1 day ago Tania Griffin “There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.”– Robert Hensel We all have the right to participate fully in society and to leave our mark on the world. ...

20/05/2026

A huge thank you to Kensington Square for giving our Shahumna Centre students the opportunity to distribute flyers for our upcoming Midwinter Market!

As part of the marketing and business aspect of preparing for the market, our students were actively involved in engaging with the community and learning more about the process of running an event. They had an absolutely lovely time, and we are so grateful for the warm and welcoming reception from the Durban North community.

If you spot our students handing out flyers around the centre, please do stop and say “Hi!”

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Midwinter Market!