Jabulile Mzimela is a lecturer in the School of Education, Early Childhood Education Discipline, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) in South Africa. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Teacher Development Studies. Her research interests are in the teaching of early language and how children with autism spectrum disorder are assisted in the alleviation of language-related learning barriers. She believes in inclusivity and accommodation of all children irrespective of their learning barriers. She is undertaking the role of capacitating ECCE teachers and centre managers.