As a parent whose precious little one has just been diagnosed with autism, you’re bound to feel an array of mixed emotions: anger, fear, blame, and...
When it comes to conversations on autism in Nigeria, we have a culture of silence. Many parents with autistic children seldom talk about it...
There is a question that I ask myself on this journey of caring for a special needs child, whose journey is it, the child or the...
People living with autism often have to reveal social deficits, communication problems, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors, and in some instances, cognitive delays. Even at Christmas, autism...
For the ninth year in a row, Africa’s foremost financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, will bring together some of the world’s leading experts in Autism...
Open your Heart will be hosting its third annual flagship program on Saturday, July 20th, 2019. The camp is an outdoor empowerment programme for under-served teenagers in Nigeria. Every year,...
Clay Lewis, a 17-year old living with Autism dropped his CVs at 13 different places in search of after-school work but with no success. With the...
2CE Fitness is pleased to announce its annual Zumbathon for Autism, which has been scheduled for Saturday, April 27th, 2019. We are passionate about raising awareness...
Mental health issues remain one of the greatest plagues of societies around the world; not solely because of their nature, but because of how we respond...
UPDATE: The missing 18-year old has been found, his parents have confirmed. He is 18 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches tall, and has a...
Do you know an underprivileged teenager living with autism in Nigeria? If yes, it’s time to nominate them for the annual empowerment programne, Open Your Heart...
It was all fun and excitement on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 as Olamma for Autism held her annual Autism awareness program, Fit for Autism. The event...
Every child deserves to be cared for, but what happens when parents or guardians do not know what to do when they have children with special...
Every child, no matter the race, ability or status deserves to go to school. They deserve to be respected and treated with dignity. Quality education should...
When I was much younger, any time I met people who had cerebral palsy, a condition which is often characterised by walking in a wobbly manner,...
La Mode Magazine is partnering with Femi Gbadebo founder of Benola a Cerebral Palsy Initiative to create awareness on Cerebral Palsy through the Green October Event....
All the feels! A father Gordon Hartman has built a $35m theme park for his special-needs daughter. He had watched his then-12-year-old daughter who is on...
Next month, children’s TV show Sesame Street will introduce a new character with autism named Julia, BBC reports. Julia, 4, who is already featured in digital and...
Twitter user Yinka Ogunnubi (@yinkanubi) shared a story of how his son, who turned 10 today, was diagnosed of autism when he was around 3 years...
A Facebook user, Nneka Anyachebelu shared a story of how her son, Chibuike Anyachebelu who developed symptoms for Autism at age 2 was miraculously healed. She shared the...
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