Special Knead Cafe

15/06/2026

𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔, 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘!
Join us for this very special in-person DIR 101 and Special Guest Mini Conference taking place this September! This course is being instructed by ICDL's CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Guenzel, EdD, LPC, DIR-Expert.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀:
➊ Kelsey Olds (The Occuplaytional Therapist)
➋ Dr. Stephen Shore, Autistic Self-Advocate
➌ Dr. Emile Gouws, Autistic Self-Advocate

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://fs30.formsite.com/ICDL/2026T3101JG-GOLDCOAST/index

15/06/2026

These powerhouses .. one of them being Dr Emile Gouws 🌹

On 5 June 2026, the South African Disability Alliance (SADA) gathered to honour three men for disabilityrights

11/06/2026

About CPTSD.. from lived experience.

07/06/2026

George unpacks Autism 🌹

07/06/2026

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities calls for Inclusion.
I have met the men and women in the department of disabilities and I can tell you they are incredible people, trying their level best .
But right now WE call for a new minister because our minister has been redeployed and we need a minister with a disability! That’s inclusion.

📢 Media Statement | 07 June 2026

DWYPD calls for Inclusion of youth with disabilities in the economy to advance the legacy of the 1976 youth uprisings.

06/06/2026

I previously posted pictures of Emile receiving his Rising Change Maker Award but I think it’s so important to know why he received it.

You can read for yourself why he got nominated. It’s beyond incredible to see just what he has done as a young autistic person.

Grab a cup of your favourite beverage and have a read .. 🥰

Dr Emile Gouws
SADA - South African Disability Alliance
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Unisa - The University of South Africa

06/06/2026

Autistic Dr Emile Gouws wins SADA Rising Change Maker Award. SADA - South African Disability Alliance Thank you 💕

06/06/2026

What an incredible unexpected joy last night was at the SADA awards , nothing was spared. So many tears , so much laughter.
Three awards were awarded .
Two incredible Life Time Achievement Awards to two incredible men
AND The Rising Change Maker Award that went to our incredible Emile .
I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of him. All his friends in the Department of Women Youth and Persons with Disabilities were cheering.
Thank you Charlene and Melanie for recognizing his incredible contributions to Being the Change Maker.
I watch him every day and I’m so proud of him every day . I’m just so grateful that others see what I do .

Well done our darling Bubbi! You might have received your first award in your life time last night, but it definitely is one of many to come . 🥰

Now can Unisa - The University of South Africa give him a job!
Sammi Gouws Geoff Hicks

SADA - South African Disability Alliance
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Brent Lindeque