A mom’s heartfelt plea to get her autistic son out of pain has been fully funded thanks to the kindness of strangers online. South Africa (06 October 2026) –…
Specially trained dogs are helping children on the autism spectrum stay safe in public spaces while giving families greater confidence and peace of mind. South Africa (24 June 2026)…
Shopping independently was an act of courage for Sammi. When a cashier’s impatience left her in tears, her husband – international autism advocate Dr Emile Gouws – turned it into…
Dr Emile Gouws knows the power of words. This Autism Awareness Month, he’s using them to say something that matters. Something we should all stick around to hear. South…
Tomorrow marks World Autism Awareness Day. Dr Onyinye Nwaneri is highlighting a critical gap: children with autism in rural communities are being diagnosed later, supported less and too often left…
There are moments when a toy becomes more than a toy. When it quietly says, “I see you.” And this week, Barbie did exactly that. South Africa (12 January…
Clayden Botes is a talented teen artist on the Autism spectrum whose creativity has captured South Africa. Now, thanks to an opportunity that’ll see him become a documentary star, his…
A South African student, Stephanie Pringle, who is Autistic, has quietly made history after she became the first in the world to pass her Cambridge exams with a letterboard! This…
An absolutely free workshop for adults living with Autism is happening soon; teaching much-needed skills for people living on the spectrum. South Africa (10 May, 2023)—Living with Autism can…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
