The Paul and Humile Mashtile Foundation

The Paul and Humile Mashtile Foundation Our mission is to create an inclusive society that values & supports the inherent worth & unique abilities that people living with Autism contribute.

An autistic child in a meltdown is not misbehaving.They are communicating the only way available to them in that moment....
28/07/2026

An autistic child in a meltdown is not misbehaving.

They are communicating the only way available to them in that moment.

They are not badly raised.
They are not being defiant.
They are not doing it for attention.

Their nervous system is overwhelmed.

And what they need from the adults around them is not discipline.

It is calm. Space. And someone who understands.

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The PHM Foundation is working to build more of those someones.

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The children we are fighting for do not care what day it is. They need support every day. Mandela Day was Saturday. Sout...
22/07/2026

The children we are fighting for do not care what day it is. They need support every day.

Mandela Day was Saturday. South Africa gave 67 minutes.

Every autism parent in South Africa who woke up this morning and started again: we see you.

Every teacher who adapted their approach for a neurodiverse learner today, without being asked: thank you.

Every community member who chose understanding over judgement: you made a difference.

This is what Mandela Month means to us. Not one day. Every day.

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Your 67 minutes can go further than you think.Mandela Day asks South Africans to give 67 minutes of service. Here is how...
18/07/2026

Your 67 minutes can go further than you think.

Mandela Day asks South Africans to give 67 minutes of service. Here is how to use yours to make a real difference for autistic children and their families.

Share this post right now. Every share reaches a parent who might not know they have support. Every new follower is a family connected to resources.

Donate to the PHM Foundation. Your contribution funds autism screening for children who would not otherwise be diagnosed. R50 helps. R500 transforms. Link in bio. We are a registered PBO and donations qualify for a Section 18A tax certificate.

Educate one person today. Tell one person in your life what autism actually is. Not the myths. The reality. That one person might be the adult who finally sees a child.

And follow our page. We show up for neurodiverse children every week of every month. Not just on the 18th.

67 minutes. Four ways. Real impact.

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67 minutes is not enough. Autism families know this better than anyone. They do not give 67 minutes.They give 67 hours.6...
17/07/2026

67 minutes is not enough.

Autism families know this better than anyone.

They do not give 67 minutes.
They give 67 hours.
67 sleepless nights.
67 school meetings no one prepared them for.
67 conversations about a future the system has not yet made room for.

This Mandela Month, the PHM Foundation asks one thing:

Give something that matters.

Give a share to reach a family that needs us.
Give a donation to fund a child’s screening.
Give your voice to a conversation about autism in South Africa.

67 minutes is a beginning. What comes after is the work.

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08/07/2026

This is what support for autism moms actually looks like.

Not advice from the outside. Not pity. Real, practical, present support.

At the PHM Foundation, this is what we work towards every day — not just for autistic children, but for the families carrying them.

Because behind every autistic child is a parent who is also figuring it out. Who also needs to be held sometimes. Who also deserves a community that shows up.

To every autism mom watching this: you are not doing this alone.

Credit: Yary Albarran 💙

Link in bio for PHM Foundation support resources.

The signs of autism in South Africa are often missed. Here is what to look for, and what to do next.Many autistic childr...
03/07/2026

The signs of autism in South Africa are often missed. Here is what to look for, and what to do next.

Many autistic children in South Africa are never diagnosed. Not because the signs were not there. Because the adults around them did not know what they were looking at.

Swipe to learn the early signs, and what to do if you recognise them in a child you know. 👉

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Link in bio for PHM Foundation autism resources. 💙





Every child deserves protection, voice and opportunity. June 25 is the Day of the African Child , a day when the African...
22/06/2026

Every child deserves protection, voice and opportunity.

June 25 is the Day of the African Child , a day when the African Union recognises the rights of children across the continent.

But rights on paper mean little without systems that enforce them. In South Africa, autistic and neurodiverse children are still being:

* Denied access to mainstream education without justification
* Excluded from sporting and cultural activities
* Placed in underfunded schools with undertrained staff
* Diagnosed late or not at all

The PHM Foundation is working to close that gap. But it takes all of us.

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They are not limited. They are often misunderstood.Every neurodiverse child deserves understanding, the right resources,...
15/06/2026

They are not limited. They are often misunderstood.

Every neurodiverse child deserves understanding, the right resources, and the right environment. That is what this is about.
Not pity. Not charity. Understanding, resources, and the right environment.

Today we open the conversation. Come back every day this week.

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Link in bio to learn more. 💙

June 13 is International Albinism Awareness Day.Albinism is a genetic condition affecting melanin production. In South A...
10/06/2026

June 13 is International Albinism Awareness Day.

Albinism is a genetic condition affecting melanin production. In South Africa, people with albinism face not only physical challenges, sun sensitivity, vision difficulties, but serious risks to their safety and persistent social stigma.

Inclusion means everyone. Every condition. Every difference. Every person.

At the PHM Foundation, we stand for a South Africa where all children are safe, seen, and supported, regardless of how they look, learn, or communicate.

Link in bio to learn more and support our work. 💙

Child Protection Week ends today. The work does not.This week, South Africa stopped to talk about protecting its childre...
05/06/2026

Child Protection Week ends today. The work does not.

This week, South Africa stopped to talk about protecting its children.

We talked about violence. About silence. About the children who cannot speak up for themselves.

At the PHM Foundation, every week is child protection week, because autistic and neurodiverse children need adults who understand them, communities that include them, and systems that protect them year-round.

Not just this week. Every week.

If you know a child who needs support, or a family that is struggling, our link is in bio. We are here.

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