Ilana Gerschlowitz Email & Phone Number

South Africa

Ilana authored a book about her personal journey with Autism that includes important information to help other parents dealing with similar challenges. This Autism book tells the story of Ilana and Martin Gerschlowitz, an ordinary middle-class South African family – young, newly married with bright, promising futures. Ilana falls pregnant and gives birth to David, a happy, healthy baby boy. At 10 months old, David suffers recurring ear infections, and at 11 months old a terrible fever sends him… Show more Ilana authored a book about her personal journey with Autism that includes important information to help other parents dealing with similar challenges. This Autism book tells the story of Ilana and Martin Gerschlowitz, an ordinary middle-class South African family – young, newly married with bright, promising futures. Ilana falls pregnant and gives birth to David, a happy, healthy baby boy. At 10 months old, David suffers recurring ear infections, and at 11 months old a terrible fever sends him to hospital. David’s behaviour abruptly changes – he no longer looks at his parents, his motor and budding language skills disappear, and the light in his eyes dims. It is the beginning of a journey with autism that few parents would ever want to encounter, and yet a staggering number of children are now diagnosed with autism, and the number of diagnoses rises every year. Ilana and Martin work tirelessly to understand David’s autism diagnosis, and to search for ways to treat their son. The couple arrange an international autism conference, open a treatment centre for autistic children, and begin outreach programs for underprivileged families dealing with autism. Ilana falls pregnant again and their third son, Aaron, develops normally. And then the unthinkable happens – at 17 months Aaron develops ear infections and they decide to insert grommets. Immediately after the procedure, they realise that Aaron is not behaving in his usual manner. Within days, it becomes clear that Aaron, too, has developed autism, and their journey begins afresh. Armed with the knowledge gained from years of treating David, the couple set about ensuring that Aaron’s condition is treated swiftly and carefully. In addition to being an inspiring story of hope this is one of the best books on autism in terms of the information provided about diagnosis and Autism treatment. Show less

Founding Director of the Star Academy offering Autism treatment, ABA and parent support. The Star Academy offers customised programmes to suit your child’s needs via our centres through out South Africa. But we also offer access to top-quality ABA services anywhere in the world! If you don’t live near a Star Academy Center, we also conduct ABA sessions successfully via Zoom or any alternative online platform. Our trained instructors can also travel internationally to your family and work with… Show more Founding Director of the Star Academy offering Autism treatment, ABA and parent support. The Star Academy offers customised programmes to suit your child’s needs via our centres through out South Africa. But we also offer access to top-quality ABA services anywhere in the world! If you don’t live near a Star Academy Center, we also conduct ABA sessions successfully via Zoom or any alternative online platform. Our trained instructors can also travel internationally to your family and work with you at home.The Star Academy empowers parents and guardians to become a valuable part of their child’s education program. If you are worried about your child’s development and you need to figure out what is affecting your child so you can take action now please get in touch. Show less

Founding Director of Catch Up Kids Academy offering specialised tuition to improve academic performance for children struggling at school because of ADHD or other learning difficulties.