Vera School For Autistic Learners

Vera School For Autistic Learners in South Africa is making specific provisions for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Vera School For Autistic Learners Programme

• Social interaction

• Communication

• Imagination (narrow and restricted repertoire of behaviours and range of interest)

• Sensory processing

Vera School For Autistic Learners Admission Criteria

Here are some criteria which will determine whether a child is a suitable candidate for an ASD school, the child must:

1. Have joint attention
2. Demonstrate motivation at some level for learning
3. Have imitation skills
4. Not be a danger to himself or others in his environment
5. Be physically able to defend themself (ie. Not vulnerable)
6. Be able to function in a group setting
7. Not interfere with the learning of peers due to extreme and unmanageable hypoactivity or hyperactivity
8. Have some self-help skills
9. Display some communicative intent
10. Not require one-on-one level of support for all learning
11. Work without being prompt dependant at some level
12. Not negatively impact the rest of the learners in the classroom (through verbal or physical abuse)
    1. Be independent for periods of time that do not require the educator/assistants constant supervision

Vera School For Autistic Learners Faculties

• Swimming Pool
• Jacuzzi
• Labyrinth
• Cycle Track
• Sensory Room
• Hostel

Vera School For Autistic Learners Contact Details

General Enquiries :  [email protected]

Fundraiser Email  :  [email protected]

Contact Number     : 021 696 2844

Fax number             : 086 408 8697

School Address       : 20 Anglesey Road,

                                       Rondebosch East,

                                       7700