We write from lived experience and check everything against reputable sources. Here is exactly how.
Who writes our content
Our writers are autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults and parents in South Africa. We say so openly because lived experience matters — and because you deserve to know we are not clinicians.
Our source rules
- Every health article cites at least three sources, linked at the end of the article.
- We prefer, in this order: peer-reviewed research and clinical guidelines; South African regulators (e.g. the Medicine Price Registry, SAHPRA, the Council for Medical Schemes); established organisations (e.g. Autism South Africa, CHADD); and clearly labelled lived-experience sources.
- Medication content is factual only — what a medicine is, how it works, common side effects, price and how it is prescribed. We never give dosing advice.
- Self-screening tools are only published when their licence allows it, reproduced exactly and credited.
Language
We use neurodiversity-affirming language. Many autistic people prefer identity-first language (“autistic person”), so we mostly use that, alongside person-first language where readers prefer it. We avoid the puzzle-piece symbol.
Updates and corrections
Every article shows a “last checked” date. Medication prices are refreshed quarterly and medical aid tables every January. If you find an error, please contact us and we will correct it.
Clinical review
We are building a panel of volunteer HPCSA-registered reviewers. Articles they have reviewed will show a “Reviewed by” note with the reviewer’s details.