The Academy for Adults with Autism

The Academy was established in 2006 by parents concerned with the overall and long-term welfare of their autistic teenagers. We operate The Enrichment Centre as well as an assisted-living supportive residential unit with a variety of support programs in Bergvliet, Cape Town, where autistic adults participate in a daily structured, monitored, program of life skills building, occupation, arts & crafts, contract work, assistance with communication, extension of skills taught during school years, exercises, excursions, daily walks, social interaction, music for leisure, all with facilitation as required. We are a registered non-profit organisation Nr 054-368 and a Public Benefit Organisation Reg Nr 930025332. The vision of The Academy for Adults with Autism is the establishment of a vocational and support centre with a residential home and occupational opportunities for autistic young adults in the Cape Town area which would provide the continuity these young adults need after ...