Frances Kaplan Educational Psychologist

06/09/2025

Parents of autistic children often feel isolated, misunderstood, and unsure of their parenting decisions.

This group aims to offer a safe space where autistic parents can meet others and build a community of like-minded people.

I will facilitate this online group, providing guidance through psycho-education. But the magic really occurs when parents support one another.

For more information, reach out to Blue on 083 676 1462.

01/09/2025

This interactive, online workshop is designed to help parents and partners gain a deeper understanding of autism from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.

Together, we will explore how autistic people experience the world (socially, emotionally, and sensorily) so that we can be AUsome partners in this journey through life.

Through discussion, reflection, and practical strategies, we will learn how to support autistic peoples unique strengths, needs, and communication style.

The aim is to foster stronger connections, reduce misunderstandings, and create an environment where autistic people can thrive.

Contact Blue on 083 676 1462 or info@ndhive.co.za to secure your spot.

06/07/2025

I jump on every opportunity offered to me to advocate for neurodivergent people. The SAALED conference this year was one of those sparkling moments. I was blown away by the teachers eagerness to talk and learn about classroom opportunities. The speakers were all naturally affirming and on top of their game. Thank you to SAALED for this chance to advocate for children who are misunderstood and struggling.

23/06/2025

My office is done!

There was a lot of shuffling, rotating, changing and uncertainty.

But I think I have it just right.

21/06/2025

Are you a neurodiversity-affirming therapist looking for an office to rent?

I have a space available in the mornings, a beautiful 3x4m2 office, shared with a psychologist who practices in the afternoons.

The ideal person would be a social worker, counsellor or psychologist with a special interest in couples work and mediation.

I can only consider registered professionals.

Send me an email to view the office: frances@ndhive.co.za.

08/06/2025

It was a weekend jam-packed with building, painting, and cleaning. My office space will now be half it's size, but oh so cozy.

We're making space for a new team member, who I'll introduce closer to the time. I'm so excited for her to start!

Pictures of the completed job will go up in the next week. I first need to settle in and make sure that I place the art and furniture where it feels right. I need time to figure that out.

08/06/2025

Credit: Introverts are Awesome

21/05/2025

This interactive, online workshop is designed to help parents and partners gain a deeper understanding of autism from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.

Together, we will explore how autistic people experience the world (socially, emotionally, and sensorily) so that we can be AUsome partners in this journey through life.

Through discussion, reflection, and practical strategies, we will learn how to support autistic peoples unique strengths, needs, and communication style.

The aim is to foster stronger connections, reduce misunderstandings, and create an environment where autistic people can thrive.

Contact Thato on 083 676 1462 or info@ndhive.co.za to secure your spot.

16/04/2025

Please take note:

I'll be taking a week off at the end of April, to rest and recharge.

I'll be back early in May, with all my spoons polished, ready to scoop, dig and hold.

01/04/2025

Today, my dear Jo decided to pull an April Fools Day prank on me, by resigning with immediate effect. But I know Jo, and I know she'd never drop us like that.

So I called her bluff, with a prank of my own - a sick note with the most awful diagnosis.

It got quite out of hand in the end. But I've not laughed so hard in ages.

Thank you Jo, for bringing such fun and laughter to the NDH. I can't stop laughing.

And, I'm really sorry. Kinda.

20/03/2025

When a client finds awesome fidgets, and shares their treasure with other clients who may like it ❤️

Autistics are awesome!

18/03/2025

In my day, we didn't have all of this ADHD and fidget things...

Um, yes, we did!

Glue webs ✅️
Donkey pages ✅️

What else did you do?

E. all of the above

I would also add doodling on my paper bag covered textbooks and biting my nails. One more picture in the comments that was gold!

What was your fidget?

Thank you, Your Therapy Source for the flashback