Ilyaas

"We’re astounded by the progress Ilyaas has made" - Mindstretch School - Special Needs School

Shared by his parents, Sakinah Adams-Davids & Danyaal Davids Ilyaas thrived at Mindstretch, sharing his many talents and warm personality with all of us. We’re grateful to his parents for their close partnership and dedication to fostering his learning at home, helping Ilyaas achieve his very best. Early Concerns Our son Ilyaas was not speaking […]

Hamza

Mindstretch School - Read the inspirational story of Hamza - non-verbal child learns to socially interact

Shared by his mother, Shireen

Hamza joined Mindstretch at age 5. Individual attention ensured he conquered his challenges – and flourished …

Noah

Mindstretch School - Special needs school in Cape Town - Autism, ADHD, Learning delays.

Shared by his mother, Ivana

Noah was diagnosed with speech apraxia at the age of 3. We had no idea what it meant or what it would entail for Noah going forward…

Corom

Mindstretch School - Special needs school in Cape Town - Learning to speak - Speech delays

Corom’s parents moved from Rwanda to South Africa to find help for their son. They enrolled him at Mindstretch. He excelled. He’s now in mainstream grade 1.

Intern Nicolas is Charmed by Mindstretch

Mindstretch School - Special needs school in Cape Town - Through this internship I also gained insight on the role of teachers like those at Mindstretch, and what a crucial role they have in educating the next generation.

Shared by his mother, Aneesah

As a parent of a special needs child, I remember clearly the first day we met Jennifer from Mindstretch School. Yaseen had just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What Mindstretch Staff Say

Teachers - Mindstretch Preschool

Our Staff’s Voices

We asked our staff what they like best about Mindstretch, simply that, no prompting or guiding. Here’s what they say.

Yaseen

Yaseen excelled at Mindstretch School for children with mild to moderate learning challenges

Shared by his mother, Aneesah

As a parent of a special needs child, I remember clearly the first day we met Jennifer from Mindstretch School. Yaseen had just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Radhi

Radhi's Tribute says so much about Mindstretch School for children with mild to moderate learning challenges.

Shared by his mother, Rushda

Radhi was diagnosed with Autism in 2014, at the age of 2. It is a tribute to Mindstretch that he has journeyed so far in the 6 years since then. His story says it all!

Lamar

Tribute for Lamar, Mindstretch school

Shared by his mother, Samantha

Lamar was lucky to have his autism diagnosed early and to get quick entry to the right school to help him reach his full potential. His mother tells the story.

Simeon

Mindstretch Preschool Tribute for Simeon

Shared by his mother, Asfaneh

When we stepped into Mindstretch it was one of the first time we didn’t feel the need to translate our son, Simeon. We felt safe, we felt seen.