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.

There is nothing quite like a picnic in the Spring sunshine. Our Senior School celebrated Spring Day the very best way, ...
10/09/2026

There is nothing quite like a picnic in the Spring sunshine. Our Senior School celebrated Spring Day the very best way, with good food, blue balloons, penguin tablecloths and a whole lot of happy faces. There were snacks to share, treats to enjoy and plenty of laughter around the table, exactly the kind of relaxed, joyful time together that means so much. Days like this are about more than the food, lovely as it was. They are about connection, celebration and simply soaking up a beautiful day in good company. Happy Spring from all of us at C.A.R.E. Here is to warmer days ahead.

Seen, heard, valued.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za

Rozanna Riback Hofmann

Trains. Dinosaurs. Maps. The solar system. That one game they know inside out. When an autistic child falls in love with...
10/09/2026

Trains. Dinosaurs. Maps. The solar system. That one game they know inside out.

When an autistic child falls in love with a subject, they do not just like it, they dive all the way in, and that deep focus is one of the most wonderful things to witness. It builds real, expert knowledge, the kind that leaves grown-ups amazed.

So when your child wants to tell you every single fact about their favourite thing again, lean in and listen. That passion is not a distraction to be managed. It is a strength to be celebrated, and often the doorway to everything else they will learn.


The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za

Rozanna Riback Hofmann

Ask most people what communication looks like and they will say talking.But speech is only one way to be heard, and at C...
09/09/2026

Ask most people what communication looks like and they will say talking.

But speech is only one way to be heard, and at C.A.R.E. we celebrate every single one. A gesture, a glance, a pointed finger, a picture, a device that speaks the words aloud, all of it is real communication, and all of it deserves to be understood. When we make space for every way a child expresses themselves, we send the most important message of all: your voice matters here, exactly as it is. Because communication is a right, never a reward.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za

Rozanna Riback Hofmann

If mornings in your house feel like a race against the clock, you are not alone and there are small things that really h...
08/09/2026

If mornings in your house feel like a race against the clock, you are not alone and there are small things that really help.

Try a picture schedule so your child can see what comes next, build in a few extra minutes so nothing has to be rushed and keep your own energy calm and steady, because children take their cue from us. A gentle start does not just make the morning smoother. It sets the tone for the whole day ahead. Little changes, big difference.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za

Rozanna Riback Hofmann

If you have met one autistic person, you have met exactly one autistic person. It is one of the most important things to...
07/09/2026

If you have met one autistic person, you have met exactly one autistic person.

It is one of the most important things to understand about autism, and one of the most misunderstood.

Autism is a spectrum, which means no two autistic people are the same.

One might talk non-stop, another might not use spoken words at all. One might thrive on routine, another might love surprise. One might need a lot of support day to day, another very little. Same word, a thousand different people, each with their own strengths, their own challenges and their own way of moving through the world.

So when you meet a child who does not fit the picture in your head, do not assume. Get curious instead. Understanding always starts there.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za

Rozanna Riback Hofmann

Have you noticed how no two children shine in quite the same way? Some are bright and loud about it, some glow quietly i...
04/09/2026

Have you noticed how no two children shine in quite the same way?
Some are bright and loud about it, some glow quietly in the background, and some take a little longer to light up, which is perfectly alright. Every child has their own way of shining, and part of the joy of what we do is helping each one find their spark and let it grow. This weekend, notice the way your child shines. It might not look like anyone else's, and that is exactly what makes it theirs.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za


Ever wondered why an ordinary moment can suddenly feel like too much for your child? The answer is often sensory. For ma...
03/09/2026

Ever wondered why an ordinary moment can suddenly feel like too much for your child?

The answer is often sensory. For many autistic children the senses are turned right up, so a buzzing light, a scratchy label, a noisy shop or a certain smell can feel overwhelming in a way that is hard to explain from the outside. It is not fussiness and it is not naughtiness. It is a nervous system doing its very best to cope. When we notice the triggers, ease them where we can and offer a little time and space, the whole world becomes a kinder place to be. Understanding is everything.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za

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Eye contact is not everythingTime to bust a big one. We often treat eye contact as proof that someone is listening, but ...
02/09/2026

Eye contact is not everything
Time to bust a big one. We often treat eye contact as proof that someone is listening, but for many autistic people it feels uncomfortable or even overwhelming, and looking away can actually help them concentrate. Forcing it just adds stress and pulls focus from the words. A child can be listening with their whole heart without ever meeting your eyes.
Different. Not less.
The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za

Talking with your child at homeYou do not need fancy tools or a therapy qualification to help your child's communication...
01/09/2026

Talking with your child at home

You do not need fancy tools or a therapy qualification to help your child's communication grow. You just need everyday moments and a few small habits. Here are four that make a real difference at home.
Swipe through, pick one to try this week, and let us know how it goes. Every little interaction is a chance to connect.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za


Happy first day of Spring. There is something hopeful about a new season, a reminder that the world is always growing, a...
01/09/2026

Happy first day of Spring.

There is something hopeful about a new season, a reminder that the world is always growing, always changing, always making room for new life. We love what Spring teaches us, that growth takes time, that it cannot be rushed, and that every single thing blooms in its own time and its own way.

Just like our learners. Here is to brighter mornings, longer days and fresh beginnings for our whole C.A.R.E. family.

The C.A.R.E. Centre
Junior Campus: 30 Raglan St, cnr 9th Ave, Orange Grove | +27 11 485 0335
Senior Campus: 31 Raglan St, Orange Grove | +27 66 208 1113
Emergency: +27 82 614 3080
[email protected] | [email protected]
www.thecarecentre.co.za


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

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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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