The Neurodiversity Hive

02/03/2026

Autism 101 Workshop: Online
11 April 2026

Let’s talk about autism, minus the jargon, myths, and outdated thinking.

This workshop is for parents, families, educators, and autistic individuals who want a clearer, more respectful understanding of autism through a neuroaffirming lens. Together, we’ll explore ideas like Double Empathy, Monotropism, and Intense World Theory, and unpack what autistic experience actually looks and feels like in real life.

This isn’t about “fixing” anyone. It’s about understanding, reducing stigma, and making sense of differences in a way that’s compassionate and practical.

Expect an informal, thoughtful, and engaging session where curiosity is welcome, questions are encouraged, and complexity is respected.

Whether you’re supporting someone, reflecting on your own neurotype, or simply wanting to learn, you’ll leave with new perspectives, clearer insight, and ideas you can genuinely use.

Info@ndhive.co.za
083 676 1462

26/02/2026

Now this sounds like a great initiative.

You’re warmly invited to our Garden Picnic for Autistic Adults 🌿

Autism South Africa is hosting a garden picnic where autistic adults can meet, connect and socialise with other autistic people in a comfortable, low-pressure environment.

Date: 14 March 2026
Time: 13:00
Venue: Autism South Africa, 24 Sussex Road, Parkwood, Johannesburg

Bring your own picnic food and a blanket — and most importantly, yourself, just as you are. Tea, coffee and cold drinks will be provided.

This is an opportunity to spend time with others who share lived experience, build community, and enjoy a gentle afternoon together in the garden.

19/02/2026

It's the month of love, and we gotta lotta love for this birthday girl!

20/01/2026

Three years of NDH

A hive built by women, inspired by bees, each of us with a role, moving with purpose, creating something bigger together.

This all-female team has been doing the brave, thoughtful work of making honey: neurodiversity-affirming care, built cell by cell.

Grateful for every bee in this hive and the community that lets us do what we love.

Here’s to the buzz, the honey, and three sweet years.

12/01/2026

12/01/2026

How do you make autistic Barbie?

Like this!

05/01/2026

As we pause to reflect on 2025, we’re deeply proud of what our small, committed, neurodiversity-affirming team has held, supported, and created together.

Between us, this year looked like:

19/12/2025

As this year comes to a close, we just want to pause and say thank you.

Thank you for trusting our therapists with your stories, your children, your growth, your vulnerability, and your hopes. It is a privilege we never take lightly.

The Neurodiversity Hive team will be resting, recharging, and tending to our own nervous systems over the holiday period, so that we can return feeling grounded, regulated, and ready to show up fully for you.

🌿 We’ll be back on 5 January, with renewed energy, clear minds, and open hearts.

Until then, may your days be gentle, your moments spacious, and your holidays filled with whatever brings you comfort and joy.

Thank you for being part of our Hive, we’re so grateful for you 💛🐝

21/11/2025

Its the most wonderful time of the year!

The Hive Mind spent some time creating, eating and spending time together outside of the office.

04/11/2025

20/10/2025

Monotropism is a cognitive style characterised by a deep and focused attention on a narrow range of interests at one time, rather than spreading attention across many things (polytropism).

This can lead to intense focus, expertise, and "flow states" but may also make switching tasks, handling interruptions, and dealing with setbacks more difficult.

The theory of monotropism was developed to help explain key aspects of autism and is also associated with ADHD.

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16/10/2025

The double empathy problem is a theory that describes the communication and empathy breakdown that can occur between neurotypical and neurodivergent (particularly autistic) individuals due to different communication styles and social expectations. 

It proposes that misunderstandings are mutual, not a deficit on one side, meaning that both autistic people and non-autistic people can have difficulty understanding each other. 

The issue lies in the incompatibility of two different social and communication frameworks, not a one-sided lack of empathy.