Autism Eastern Cape

21/04/2026

Homeschooling for learners in Kareedouw Online

Kareedouw Online Expands Access to Inclusive Education in the Eastern Cape

Kareedouw Online is a growing homeschool support and tutoring centre based in town, working to expand access to personalised and inclusive education for learners of all ages.

The centre focuses on small class sizes, neurodivergent learners, and families who may not otherwise have access to tailored academic support.

Operating without government funding or grants, Kareedouw Online is currently registering as a Non-Profit Organisation.

Despite limited resources, the centre reports significant progress in the learners it supports.

This includes children who have experienced , , , and .

Kareedouw Online’s most urgent need is infrastructure development. While land is available, the organisation currently lacks the buildings and facilities required to sustainably expand its services.

To support this goal, Kareedouw Online has launched a BackaBuddy fundraising campaign:
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-us-transform-lives-through-kareedouw-online

02/04/2026

In case you missed our interview on Algoa FM here it is again.

Zahed Rassool is passionate about assisting autistic and neuro-diverse individuals to thrive within society. Autism EC also provides a strong support network for parents with autistic children. An enlightening conversation as Autism Awareness week is reco

01/04/2026

Please tune in to Algoa FM at 12.30 on Wednesday as they will chat to the new Chairperson for Autism Eastern Cape on Algoa Cares, Zaheed Rasool, ahead of World Autism Day on 2 April.
He will focus on what people still get wrong about Autism and the enormous gap between ability and opportunity, among other things.

26/02/2026

It is almost time for our first group discussion for 2026. Please join us at Quest School for Learners with Autism

03/02/2026

Two autistic brothers were killed by their parents before they took their own lives. It is believed that they were let down by the country's National Disability Insurance Scheme, which cut their funding.

A support worker who cared for the two boys who died in a suspected double murder-suicide in Mosman Park has led tributes to the brothers, who she said had captured her heart.

02/02/2026

Discover the key signs of autistic burnout, how it differs from general burnout, and tips for recovery and support.

30/01/2026

This article will explore what it means to “unmask” Autism, why so many individuals with Autism are masking in the first place, and how to safely and gradually unmask in personal, social, and professional spaces.

30/01/2026

An autism advocacy group describes the new toy as a "milestone" in representation.

13/01/2026

Thank you, Mattel, for continuing to evolve your Barbie dolls to be inclusive :-)
https://corporate.mattel.com/news/barbie-introduces-the-first-autistic-barbie-doll-championing-representation-for-children-through-play

12/12/2025

Years of research demonstrate that there is no causal link between vaccinations and autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders.