As autism is a lifelong condition, we as their caregivers always wonder what will happen when we get older or pass away and can not take care of them anymore. There is no single set of characteristics for those on the spectrum and no “ one size fits all”. We realize that there is no umbrella approach for housing those with autism but we are now starting to explore plans for individuals on the spectrum once they age out of the school system.
These young adult could have a range of medical and physical issues and we have to set up a home, in the best way, for them to become members of the community and planning for independence.
Implementing a flagship model that is tailor made for independent / semi independent, share and home living.
Caregiver training and support to improve the quality off life for the whole family.
Our aim is to offer respite and support care while considering transition into new live-in environment with minimum sensory overloading.
‘Tailor-made’ carer training to ensure compatibility between carer and individual on the autistic spectrum. To set clear boundaries to help establish routines while minimising anxiety. Workshop space to encourage life skills development and exploring interests
My name is Elsabe and I studied Pharmacy at the University off Pretoria. Because it was never my passion, I realized, in retrospect, that it was only to equip me with the background of allopathic medicine. As I never wanted my daughter to take chemical medication, I also ended up investigating other paths that could help with her anxiety, moods, symptoms and adverse side effects when taking medication.
We are dealing with highly sensitive individuals and every one has to be observed and monitored intensely to make sure that they are treated optimally to function to the best of their ability. I would like to create a platform where our residents get the ultimate nutrition that will benefit their wellbeing. As a mother I can relate with the feeling of guilt when knowing all the good intentions in raising a child on the spectrum but never get to execute it. I would love to see our residents doing their daily exercises which I could never keep up to.
We will follow an ‘open house’ policy for family members and would encourage parents letter of intent in how to help settle your child. As we all go through the same emotions when parting from our young adults, this is a situation in which a parent really must separate head from heart.
