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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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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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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The Orange Ribbon initiative is an advocacy programme designed to support children with developmental disabilities, most especially the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It seeks to ensure that these children are not stigmatized and that they receive the required support from parents, teachers, friends, government and the society. The two-day conference of GT Bank Orange Ribbon
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LagosMums brings to you GT Bank’s 5th Annual Autism Conference with the theme “Bridging Gaps and Transforming Lives” coming up on 30June-1st July 2015 at Muson Centre, Onikan, 9am daily. Areas of Discussion include; Five Years Review: What we have Learned and What We needs to be Done. School and Community: Helping individuals with Special
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Below is a list of quotes from parents on their views of what Autism is and what it is not. What autism is and what it is not gives an opportunity to bring more awareness. In celebration of World Autism Day below is an excerpt culled from Huffington Post on some real quotes about autism. Autism
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There in increasing information about autism spectrum disorder. Though experts are still divided over what causes autism, no one disagrees on the fact that early detection and treatment can make a great difference on the symptoms of the disorder. Last year, the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) in the United States reported that 1
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Autism awareness helps a mom cope Mom cried for six months when her son was first diagnosed It’s a battle that’s made her stronger. Nicole Hitchcock says her autistic son enriches her as a mother – and as a person. “I feel like I’m a much better human being because this was put in my
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