Autism

Unraveling the Heartbreaking Link Between Autism and Suicide Ideation

Autism and Special Needs, Featured Parenting, Featured Posts / 6 minutes of reading

Unraveling the heartbreaking link between autism and suicide ideation is essential in being able to support more students on the spectrum. The death of Caitlyn Scott-Lee at Wycombe Abbey School highlights the consequences of mental health struggles among young students. The fixation on her first-ever detention emphasizes how minor incidents can impact vulnerable individuals. It […]

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An Educationist View on The Reality of Autism

Autism and Special Needs, Featured Posts, Parenting / 4 minutes of reading

A mother recounted how she was discouraged by her relatives when she wanted to investigate if something was wrong with her son. Her mother instincts had given her cause for worry as she noticed some developmental delays. Her relatives and even her husband were not willing to consider the possibility something was wrong. This was

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Autism: the myths and the facts

LagosMums Talks Autism: The Myths And The Facts

Autism and Special Needs, Education, Featured Posts / 17 minutes of reading

April is Autism awareness month. LagosMums Talks had a chance to get an exclusive on the myths and facts of Autism with Monisola Olorunfemi, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I certainly learnt a lot and I am sure this insightful interview will give you valuable information as a parent, caregiver or concerned adult. See text

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How to help your child with autism sleep better

How To Help Your Child With Autism Sleep Better

Autism and Special Needs, Featured Posts, Health, Parenting / 2 minutes of reading

Most children with Autism have sleeping difficulties. A lack of a good night’s sleep can affect not only the child but everyone in his or her family, especially mum. Their sleeping difficulties include difficulty falling asleep, inconsistent sleep routines, restlessness or poor sleep quality, waking early or waking frequently. [Autism: The myths and the facts]

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Empowering Women And Girls With Autism

Autism and Special Needs, Featured Posts, General, Health / 3 minutes of reading

World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day that holds on the 2nd of April every year. It raises awareness of issues surrounding people, particularly children, with autism worldwide. The theme this year is “empowering women and girls with autism” In November 2017, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution drawing attention to the

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How An Autistic Child Can Excel

Autism and Special Needs, Featured General, Parenting / 3 minutes of reading

Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that is usually detected in children when they are between the ages of 2-3 years. It is usually identified by challenges with verbal communication, social skills and repetitive behaviours. Parents of children with autism, as with parents of other special needs children, suddenly find themselves thrown into the deep

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Seven Things To Know About Autism

Autism and Special Needs, Featured Posts / 4 minutes of reading

Every year, World Autism Awareness Day is internationally recognized to take measures in raising awareness about people with autism throughout the world. It was the ninth annual World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 2nd, with the theme for this year being “Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination”. To contribute to raising awareness on autism, we put together a list

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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Your Questions Answered

All, Autism and Special Needs, Featured General, Health / 3 minutes of reading

What are Autism Spectrum Disorders? The term “Autism” has been expanded into “Autism Spectrum Disorders” (ASD), which is a group of brain developmental disorders characterised by challenges in communication and social interaction along with persistent repetitive behaviours. There is a wide variety of symptoms and severity across the spectrum, ranging from mild challenges to interference

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