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      Dr. Emile Gouws

      Young Soweto Boy

      A Meeting With His Hero is Helping a Young Soweto Boy Take His Voice to the Provincials

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026 1,730 0

      When young Rori asked his teacher to help arrange a meeting with his hero, it set off a touching chain of events, turning an unexpected encounter into a journey that…

      Autism Advocate’s Encounter with a Soweto child

      An Autism Advocate’s Encounter with a Soweto Child Reminds Him Why Representation Matters

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026 1,209 0

      Through an unexpected yet heartwarming connection with a young boy from Soweto, autism advocate Dr Emile Gouws was reminded of his own early struggles with being underestimated, realising that the…

      Sammi's Experience at the Shop is a Lesson for Every One of Us

      Sammi’s Experience at the Shop is a Lesson for Every One of Us

      by Savanna DouglasMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026 1,996 0

      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…

      Autism

      SA’s ⁠Dr Emile Gouws Pens Impactful Message for Autism Awareness Month

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026 2,355 0

      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…

      Autism Awareness

      This South African Animated Series About Autism Will Put a Smile on Your Face!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 22, 2026June 10, 2026 2,227 0

      Two friends have created a proudly South African short animated series designed to make autism awareness accessible, relatable and genuinely helpful to all families and communities. Everybody, meet George!  …

      Rights

      Inspiring South African Speaking for Autism Rights in Front of the United Nations

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 12, 2019January 22, 2026 2,234 0

      An inspiring South African with Autism is working to improve the lives of children and adults with Autism in South Africa, doing everything in his power.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

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