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Nigeria: Autism - Group Seeks Govt Intervention
Vanguard, 11 April 2012
An association of parents with children suffering from autism, Parents Against Autism Initiative, PAAI, has appealed to the Federal government to consider the need to urgently… Read more »
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Uganda: Teaching Kids With Autism Takes Bouts of Patience
Observer, 1 April 2012
He was a peaceful, chubby and lovely child who never sought any kind of attention. Read more »
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Uganda: Autistic Children Need Love, Care and Support
Observer, 1 April 2012
Parents with autistic children have up to date lived in stigma and fear for their children so much so that some of them have denied them a right to education and equal parental… Read more »
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Nigeria: The Plight of the Autistic Child - Early Intervention is Key
Daily Trust, 3 April 2012
Grace olu and Ben have four children and live busy lives. The hazards of their job has its toll on their lives leaving little time for them to spend with their kids. Read more »
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Nigeria: FG Moves to Tackle Autism
Leadership, 30 March 2012
The Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, has expressed concern over the misconception about autism in Nigeria, saying that federal government was committed to address… Read more »
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Nigeria: Health Minister Calls on Development Partners to Support Programmes on Autism
Leadership, 29 March 2012
The Minister of Health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, in Abuja on Thursday called on development partners to support Federal Government's programmes on autism. Read more »
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Nigeria: Autism Not Caused By Witchcraft or Immunization
Daily Trust, 27 March 2012
With world Autism day just around the corner, Dr Toju Chike-Obi, Consultant Paediatrician at the Tabitha Health Centre Maitama, Abuja, explains what autism is and debunks myths… Read more »
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Nigeria: FG, GTB Collaborate On Autism Awareness
Vanguard, 20 March 2012
In view of the prevailing lack of societal awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD) in Nigeria and insufficient existence of training facilities for affected children,… Read more »
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Ghana: Chiropractic And Wellness Centre Provides Care for New Horizon School
Public Agenda, 16 March 2012
The Chiropractic & Wellness Centre (CWC), a health facility that employs massaging therapy, has taken children suffering from autism at the New Horizon School through massaging… Read more »
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Ghana: Chiropractic & Wellness Centres Providing Special Care for Special Needs Children
Public Agenda, 9 March 2012
Kofi, a 15-year old, is the oldest of three children and has Autism. When he was around two years old he began to act differently. Something began to change in him, according to… Read more »
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Nigeria: GT Bank Takes Autism Awareness Campaign to the Next Level
Vanguard, 7 March 2012
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that is marked by the presence of impaired social interaction and communication in addition to restricted repertoires of activities and… Read more »