Emile Gouws (pictured) born 17 February 1993 is an autism self advocate, PhD student at University of Pretoria and Specialist Educator at Edu360 Integrated Education.


Emile was selected as Vice Chair of the NEC (National Executive Committee) of Autism South Africa and executive committee member on the Common Wealth Disabled people's forum where he represents neurodiversity.

Emile also has his own NPO (Non Profit Organization) called I HAVE A VOICE.