“So, have you found any autism in Africa?” the wealthy philanthropist asked, peering over his wine glass. It was 2012, and Petrus de Vries had just returned to South Africa after 20 years abroad. The University of Cape Town, where he had been hired to set up an autism research center, was hosting a cocktail […]
Mother figure: Zemi Yenus, who established Ethiopia’s first school for children with autism, poses with her son Jojo in 2017. Petterick Wiggers Editor’s Note We are following Ethiopian convention in referring to Zemi by her given name. Rosa Hoekstra Reader, Kings College London Andy Shih Senior vice president of public health and inclusion, Autism Speaks […]
