First I must say well done to the Izuwahs on their work on Autism in Nigeria.

I have recently pioneered an online campaign on Autism support and awareness in developing countries especially Nigeria.As we know,there is no established record system and tools for screening and diagnosis for this condition and many people do not know what Autism is all about.

We need to act fast and provide early intervention to these children,although no cure or its major cause have been found till date,but researchers and specialist around the world are working round the clock to unravell this mystery of this present time.

Here in our Motherland, because it is not an absolute medical condition or problem,families in Nigeria are yet to discover,understand and cope to what is seemingly considered as a spiritual, mental or a diabolic condition or circumstance.This is the real issue,Nigeria is still at the awareness level,a baseline needs to be drawn and subsequent work done on raising awareness within both rural and urban communities with culturally appropriate language and interpretation of the Autistic Spectrum.Just imagine...how would I explain Autism to a woman in the village where I come from in the South Western part of the country.The rationale here is to avoid just getting across to the priviledge few within the society,but on the long-run to influence policy making and implementation including pioneering a disability law at Governmental level.

Act now....let's grow Autism awareness and act fast on Early Intervention for those children and their families that are already recognised.

Thank you,

Olumayowa Kushimo BSc.Hons (Psychology),MSc.(Analysis and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities -University of Kent,Canterbury) Founder and President Campaign for Autism Support and Awareness in Nigeria (CASAN)

I was looking for a solution to Autism in Nigeria, and also a Centre if any in Nigeria, but as I was browsing through, I came in contact with this webside and is like I have gotten what I want. One of the acticles mensioned about a Hospital and a School in Abuja (Daughters of Charity, Kubwa, Abuja)who takes care of children with Autism, then I was impressed that we have such School in Nigeria.

My story is that I have a Child with Autism, but since I discovered he was an Angel,then I have been sharching for a Centre in Nigeria which I will send him, since I cannot aford to take him to US or London.

My plea is that if you can assist me in admitting him into that School in Abuja, then I will be very grateful, because he is an Angel which I dont want to loose to the World. He was born on the 6th of January 1985, although he is an adult for now, but he is willing to study in a condusive environment like the Daughters of Charity.

He hears very well, speaks a little, but cannot make sentences.

Thanks very much.

Mrs Maria Woko