CARE

CARE C.A.R.E a Registered Independent School for learners presenting with features of Autistic Spectrum

Our programme comprises of a specialised pre-school curriculum with strong emphasis on pre-requisite learning skills and a Centre of Focused Learning curriculum which is adapted from the National Curriculum additionally the curriculum takes a skills-based approach to enable learners to function optimally in their every day environments. Intensive Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) are offered at the different developmental levels.

Celebration does not need noise, crowds, or pressure to be meaningful.For many children, joy feels safest when it is cal...
10/03/2026

Celebration does not need noise, crowds, or pressure to be meaningful.
For many children, joy feels safest when it is calm, predictable, and gentle.
Quiet celebrations still hold happiness, pride, and connection.
At C.A.R.E, we honour joy in all its forms. 💙
📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za








Labels can guide support, but they should never set limits.When we look beyond diagnoses and behaviours, we begin to see...
09/03/2026

Labels can guide support, but they should never set limits.
When we look beyond diagnoses and behaviours, we begin to see capacity, growth, and possibility.
Children thrive when they are supported for who they are, not defined by what they struggle with.
Seeing the whole child changes everything.

📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za









Our Senior School learners recently enjoyed a wonderful outing to the Zoo, where learning came alive in a very special w...
06/03/2026

Our Senior School learners recently enjoyed a wonderful outing to the Zoo, where learning came alive in a very special way. The visit offered an opportunity to explore the world of animals while building real life connections to what they learn in the classroom.

Learners spent the day discovering different animals, observing what they look like, learning about what they eat and understanding where they live in the natural world. Experiences like this help bring knowledge to life through direct observation and curiosity.

The outing also included a relaxed lunch together in the Zoo’s public gardens, giving learners time to connect, enjoy nature and experience a community leisure space in a calm and supportive environment.

Moments like these are an important part of learning at

C.A.R.E, where education extends beyond the classroom and into meaningful experiences in the world around us.

📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za

Rozanna Riback Hofmann @jax_paterson






Belonging is not about fitting in or meeting expectations.It is about feeling safe enough to relax, express, and exist a...
06/03/2026

Belonging is not about fitting in or meeting expectations.
It is about feeling safe enough to relax, express, and exist as yourself.
At C.A.R.E, we believe true belonging begins with emotional and sensory safety. 💙
📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za







Parenting an autistic child is mentally heavy.It is the constant thinking.The planning ahead.The anticipating needs befo...
05/03/2026

Parenting an autistic child is mentally heavy.

It is the constant thinking.
The planning ahead.
The anticipating needs before they arise.

If you feel tired even on quiet days, there is a reason.
You are not imagining it.
You are carrying a lot.

📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za








Aggression is rarely about intention.Pain, overload, fatigue, and unmet needs can all affect regulation.When we look bey...
04/03/2026

Aggression is rarely about intention.
Pain, overload, fatigue, and unmet needs can all affect regulation.

When we look beyond the behaviour, we respond with understanding instead of punishment.

Support begins with curiosity.

📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za







Meltdowns and tantrums are not the same.Tantrums are about wants.Meltdowns are about overload.Knowing the difference hel...
03/03/2026

Meltdowns and tantrums are not the same.
Tantrums are about wants.
Meltdowns are about overload.
Knowing the difference helps adults respond with support instead of punishment and protects a child’s nervous system.
Understanding changes outcomes.

📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za








Join us for Makaton Level 3 at C.A.R.E and strengthen meaningful communication in everyday settings.📅 14 March 2026📍 The...
02/03/2026

Join us for Makaton Level 3 at C.A.R.E and strengthen meaningful communication in everyday settings.

📅 14 March 2026
📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📩 Bookings: jackie@thecarecentre.co.za

Limited spaces available.

Applications close 4 March.
Payment due 6 March.

Speech is only one way to show understanding.Many children think deeply, understand clearly, and learn constantly before...
02/03/2026

Speech is only one way to show understanding.
Many children think deeply, understand clearly, and learn constantly before they speak.
A delay in words does not reflect a delay in thinking.
At C.A.R.E, we honour communication in all its forms.

📍 The C.A.R.E Centre
📞 011 485 0335 | 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za







Makaton Level 3 at C.A.R.EFor parents, teachers and therapists who have completed Levels 1 & 2 and want to build confide...
28/02/2026

Makaton Level 3 at C.A.R.E

For parents, teachers and therapists who have completed Levels 1 & 2 and want to build confidence using Makaton every day.

📅 14 March 2026 | 08:30–16:00
📍 The C.A.R.E Centre, Sydenham
📩 RSVP: jackie@thecarecentre.co.za

Applications close 4 March.
Payment due 6 March.

👐 MAKATON LEVEL 3 TRAINING at C.A.R.EWe are excited to host Makaton Level 3 at The C.A.R.E Centre, designed for parents,...
27/02/2026

👐 MAKATON LEVEL 3 TRAINING at C.A.R.E

We are excited to host Makaton Level 3 at The C.A.R.E Centre, designed for parents, teachers and therapists who have completed Levels 1 and 2 and would like to deepen their practical use of Makaton.

This training focuses on building confidence, expanding vocabulary and supporting meaningful communication in everyday settings.

📅 Date: 14 March 2026
⏰ Time: 08:30–16:00
📍 Venue: The C.A.R.E Centre, 30 Raglan Street, Sydenham, Johannesburg

💰 Cost: R900 per person, per day
📘 Includes: Manual and line drawings
🎓 CPD: 6 HPCSA CPD points per day
☕ Refreshments: Tea and light snacks provided

📌 Important dates:
• Applications close 4 March 2026
• Payment due by 6 March 2026 for planning purposes

📩 RSVP & Enquiries:
Email jackie@thecarecentre.co.za

☎️ 011 485 0335 | 📱 082 614 3080

*Spaces are limited. Early booking is recommended.*



















Family gatherings can be hard for autistic and neurodivergent children.Noise, people and expectations can overwhelm even...
27/02/2026

Family gatherings can be hard for autistic and neurodivergent children.
Noise, people and expectations can overwhelm even the calmest nervous system.
What looks like refusal is often a child trying to cope.
Connection does not have to look like sitting at the table or greeting everyone.
It can look like quiet presence, breaks and staying close to a safe adult.
Choosing regulation over expectations is not rude.
It is protective. 💙
📍 The C.A.R.E Centre, Junior Campus, 30 Raglan Street, cnr 9th Avenue, Orange Grove
📍 The C.A.R.E Centre, Senior Campus, 31 Raglan Street, Orange Grove
📞 Junior School: 011 485 0335 | 📞 Senior School: 066 208 1113
📱 +27 82 614 3080
📧 info@thecarecentre.co.za | 📧 seniors@thecarecentre.co.za
🌐 www.thecarecentre.co.za










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30 Raglan Str, Cnr 9th Avenue, Orange Grove
Johannesburg
2192

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
Thursday 07:00 - 17:00
Friday 07:00 - 17:00

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