The Sisu Hub

PARENT SEMINAR
ENABLING VS EMPOWERING

Supporting Independence Without Removing Support

Are we helping… or holding them back?

Many autistic children rely on adult support—but sometimes the way we help can unintentionally limit independence.

In this practical and reflective session, we will explore:

•⁠ ⁠The difference between helping and over-helping
•⁠ ⁠How boundaries support regulation and growth
•⁠ ⁠Why behaviour isn’t always “on purpose”
•⁠ ⁠How to respond to dysregulation without reinforcing avoidance
•⁠ ⁠Simple ways to build independence in everyday moments

A New Way to Think About Support

Learn how to:

•⁠ ⁠Hold clear, calm boundaries
•⁠ ⁠Support regulation without removing expectations
•⁠ ⁠Help your child return to tasks—even after distress
•⁠ ⁠Build confidence through small, achievable steps

Perfect for Parents Who Want To:

•⁠ ⁠Reduce daily struggles and power battles
•⁠ ⁠Support their child’s independence
•⁠ ⁠Feel more confident in difficult moments
•⁠ ⁠Better understand behaviour and regulation

DETAILS

📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🕘 8:45-11:00 AM
📍 The Sisu Hub – 74 Pitts Ave, Weavind Park, Pretoria

BOOK YOUR SPOT

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Sisu Families: Free
Non-Sisu Families: R50 per person

The International Association for Spelling as Communication is a global organisation of individuals from the nonspeaking and neurodivergent community. We seek to make spelling and the relevant supports accessible to every person who is unable to use speech as a reliable means of communication, regardless of geography, age, socio-economic or educational status.



Walk 5 kilometres to show your support for the Race For Communication and pledge R100 to I-ASC. The funds will go towards providing access to communication for nonspeakers.

To join the movement and help nonspeakers gain access to communication, click the link below to pledge.

https://thesisuhub.co.za/?page_id=2174

April marks the start of Autism Month globally. It's a hard month for many autistic people, as the focus tends to move away from the autistic person. We have been advocating for awareness for many years, many people are aware. But, are we truly accepting? This month, let's accept autistic people for who they are. Let's accept our nonspeakers choice in communiction and allow them access to their communication choice. After all, communication is a human right!

Over the last two days, our team of practitioners and our spellers attended the very first S2C Africa summit! And what an experience. With over 300 people attending, around 65 nonspeakers and 37 practitioners - including from Namibia.

Our spellers took centre stage throughout the summit; whether they were presenting on a panel or sharing their thoughts, insights and opinions through their CRPs and presentations, or literally being on stage with the presenters. It was a space of acceptance, love, courage and immense joy!

Thank you to EV and to I-ASC, as well as the team behind the scenes who have worked so hard to make this happen! We’re ready to tackle the rest of South Africa and Africa!

We’re very exited to be a part of the first S2C Africa Summit!

S2C Africa Summit 2026

🤩🔠 ✏️

The Sisu Hub

We’re excited to have Kofi Kefi join us tomorrow as a vendor!

There’s still time to register if you want to join us!

https://i-asc.org/s2c-summit-africa/

✨ The first-ever S2C Africa Summit is almost here! ✨

We at The Sisu Hub are so incredibly proud to be part of this important event. Even more special — members of our team and some of our nonspeakers will be taking part. 💛

To see voices that were once doubted now being centred, heard, and respected on a summit stage is something we don’t take lightly. This is what access, belief, and presuming competence looks like in action.

If you haven’t booked your ticket yet, now is the time. Come be part of a community committed to communication, autonomy, and real inclusion.

You can book your tickets here: https://i-asc.org/s2c-summit-africa/

We would love to see you there.

The Spelling to Communicate (S2C) Summit Africa is a gathering of people who believe deeply in the right to communication — and in the voices of nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals across Africa.

📅 February 21, 2026
📍 Centurion, South Africa
🎟️ Registration is open

This Summit is about coming together. About listening, learning, and standing alongside one another as a community committed to access, agency, and autonomy. We are grateful to be working hand in hand with other organisations who also offer Spelling to Communicate, sharing knowledge, care, and a common purpose.

✨ We are especially honoured to welcome Elizabeth Vosseller, the founder of I-ASC and S2C, whose work and experience will help guide thoughtful and meaningful conversations throughout the day.

👉 Tickets are available here: https://i-asc.org/s2c-summit-africa/

Hosted in collaboration with The Sisu Hub, Heidelberg Autism Centre, Inner Voice, and Spell it Out.

The day will include speller-led panel discussions and gentle, in-depth sessions exploring best practice in Spelling to Communicate, lived experience, ethical implementation, and widening access to communication around the world.

We hope you’ll join us.

💘🔤 SPELL IT OUT THIS VALENTINE’S DAY 🔤💘

Why say it with flowers when you can spell it out? 😏
Our spelling-themed Valentine’s merch lets you say exactly what’s on your heart — one letter at a time 💕

Perfect for your boo, your bestie, or that someone who needs a not-so-subtle hint 👀
Funny. Bold. A little romantic. Very you.

✨ Why you’ll love it:
🔠 Spelling & letterboard-inspired Valentine’s gifts
💝 Fun, meaningful pieces that stand out
📦 We can ship to you, just in South Africa for now.
🎁 Easy gifting, zero stress

This Valentine’s Day, don’t just say it… SPELL IT 💌
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Love, but make it lettered 💖✨

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Love is in the air and on our merch 💕✨

Our *Valentine’s Day T-shirt and coffee mug orders are officially OPEN* and they are cute cute cute! Perfect for spreading the love, gifting someone special, or treating yourself because honestly, you deserve it.

💖 T-shirts
☕ Coffee mugs
✨ All the Valentine vibes

*Orders close on Sunday, 1 February at 12:00*, so don’t wait until Cupid starts judging your time management. Get yours in before it’s too late

Get your order in now and let’s make February extra sparkly 💘

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