This year’s autism month has been so busy for us in the
autism community in Nigeria. Just yesterday, the 3-day free consultation
program for indigent families that have children with developmental disorders
was concluded. There were behaviour analysts, speech and language therapists,
occupational therapists, physiotherapists, educational diagnosticians, nutritionists,
counsellors, and psychologists (In hope I covered everything). Many parents
said that the consultation programme really helped them, and they felt empowered
to work with their children now.
A lot has been done as regards autism awareness as well.
Blazing Heart Autism Center, Port-Harcourt kicked off awareness on a golf
course. They had a golf tournament on the 1st of April, tagged
Golf4Hope, and there was a good turnout of people, giving them an opportunity
to create autism awareness.
On that same April 1, Olamma for Autism Awareness Foundation
had a walk for autism in Lagos. The walk held at Ifako, Gbagada. They shared
fliers and spoke to people about autism as they walked.
April 8 was for our Dance for Autism Awareness event (Read
details here)
This week, the Autism Awareness Place visited some schools to
create autism awareness.
In Abuja, 2 different organizations had awareness events on
Saturday the 22nd; OLG Foundation/Autism Center held a seminar on
autism, and Dewdrops Community Center for Special Needs had an Autism Awareness
Family Funfair. I saw pictures from the Family Funfair, and it was quite
obvious that they had a lot of fun as they created autism awareness, while creating
an opportunity for inclusive interaction for neurotypical children and children
with autism and other special needs, and their families. Lola SNAP gives detailed gist about the event.
Autism is a spectrum of disorders that affects behaviour,
social skill, and communication skill. Because autism awareness level in
Nigeria is relatively low, even though more families are being discovered to
have children on the spectrum, it is important that we find as many ways as
possible to raise the awareness and drive the message home. This will help with
early detection, diagnosis, and intervention. Awareness will also make room for
support and inclusion for people living with autism and their families.
The month is not yet over, so there is still more to come. In
Lagos alone, on April 29, there will be a walk for autism on the mainland, and
a ZUMBATHON Charity Event to support Autism Awareness on the Island.
Different organizations are coming together for the WALK AWAKE
AUTISM, and we will gather at the Ndubuisi Kanu Park at Alausa, Ikeja by 7am,
and we will start the walk latest by 8am. You can call 08129184050,
08031912759, and 08166218444 for details on how to register. I am aware that
there are shirts for sale, and they go for N2000.
At 7.30am on the same day, at Lagos Preparatory School Ikoyi,
the Zumbathon Charity Event will kick off. Please join us at 36/40 Glover road,
Ikoyi to dance as we support autism awareness. Raffle tickets are available for
N1000. To purchase tickets or for details, you can call 08083799035 or
08023196690.
Until there is autism awareness and acceptance everywhere in
Nigeria, we will continue to do all that we can to create it. Be part of autism
awareness by being part of these programs and inviting others.
ALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS FOR THE GREAT DEED HE HAVE DONE FOR MY DAUGHTER?
ReplyDeleteMy daughter suffered from autism for more than 2 years which we started experiencing in her when she turned 1 year and 5 months we all thought it will end but got even worse as days went by. We tried all several treatments and therapy prescribed by various doctors we met but to no avail, she lost total concentration and always complain of sensitivity to sound . She usually tells me she haves poor eyes contact. This were steady disorder that disrupted her entire life, even at night she slept less because of this.It was during a casual conversation with a friend that i learned about Dr Williams herbal medicine I was able to contact him on his email address. and give him all the necessary information that he needed,few day later he sent me the herbal portion and his medicine was able to restore her back to normal and she is very okay now without any side effects whatsoever. If you have autism, do not hesitate to contact him on drwilliams098765@gmail.com for advice and for his product. I hope this also helps someone out there